Research & Technology Transfer

The University of Washington is a powerhouse among research universities. UW ranks 2nd nationally among all universities and first among public universities in federal research funding, a position it has held since 1974. In the past 50 years some 170 new companies have emerged from UW faculty, staff and students—almost 100 in the last decade alone. More than ¾ of those companies are still in operation today.

UW Engineering’s world class faculty are dedicated to the creation and communication of new knowledge. We are well known for assembling cross-disciplinary teams, establishing partnerships across campus and with industry. Our graduate and undergraduate students are important research team members. UW Engineering is a truly a community of innovators, pioneering new research to solve society's 21st century challenges.

Access to Expertise

We invite you to contact us to explore a wealth of information and ideas. The Office of the Provost invites you to explore how your organization can participate in the numerous research initiatives at the UW. For details on how your organization can get involved in UW Research Initiatives, please visit http://www.washington.edu/research/industry.

Engineering Research by Department

• Aeronautics & Astronautics
• Bioengineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Material Science & Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Technical Communication

Engineering Research Centers

The College of Engineering hosts and participates in many interdisciplinary research centers. http://www.engr.washington.edu/research/centers.html

University of Washington Office of Technology Transfer

UW Tech Transfer facilitates the commercialization of new innovations arising from University of Washington research through managing and licensing intellectual property rights. UW Tech Transfer: http://depts.washington.edu/techtran/

At the University of Washington, we have always held the view that one of our primary purposes is to conduct research for the general benefit of the public. Traditionally new knowledge has been made available to the public through teaching and publication, and only more recently, through the transfer of intellectual property. UW TechTransfer’s investment in intellectual property protection and formation of commercial partnerships around University of Washington innovations allows the University to extend the impact of its research efforts and provide benefit to the public through useful products and services.

UW TechTransfer is comprised of two licensing units: Invention Licensing and Digital Ventures, each focused on specialized licensing strategies and opportunities.