Washington University in St. Louis

The Office of Technology Management connects faculty research with the marketplace through licensing, startup formation, and industry partnerships, co-located in the Cortex Innovation Community — St. Louis’s central innovation district. Programs to de-risk early-stage technologies and coach faculty founders complement a mentorship network pairing researchers with commercialization experts. The Skandalaris Center provides entrepreneurship training across the university, while student-led groups like the BALSA Group connect graduate researchers with local biotech firms. Close integration of WashU’s medical school and hospital system creates a direct pathway from laboratory discovery through clinical trials.