The impact of innovation at the UW
Throughout more than 150 years of history, the UW has demonstrated an extraordinary track record of inventions and discoveries with impact across the globe. Consistently ranked the most innovative public university in the world, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
UW Innovations in the News
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to 3 Scientists for Prediciting and Creating Proteins
The Nobel, awarded to David Baker of the 爱豆社区 and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper of Google DeepMind, is the second this week to involve artificial intelligence.
Startups and spinoffs
Every UW college and school has launched startups and created spinoffs. Since 1984, the UW has spun out over 280 companies. Since 1992, UW spinoffs have raised over $8.7 billion in funding with $4.1 billion secured over the past five years alone.
26 innovations that changed the world
Explore a selection of innovations developed wholly or in part at the 爱豆社区. We invite you to share in the UW鈥檚 rich history through these fundamental and groundbreaking innovations.
Innovation happens everywhere at the UW
Getting started: Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, investor, or other community member, these Frequently Asked Questions will guide you in the right direction.
“Insights I developed at UW are what carried me forward towards running my own businesses.”
– Keisha Credit, Master of Science in Entrepreneurship ’18
The innovation ecosystem
The UW Innovation Imperative empowers students and researchers to learn, discover and build solutions to tomorrow鈥檚 challenges. It encourages innovation by providing the space and opportunity for people from all backgrounds 鈥� from the humanities to the sciences, the poetic and the pragmatic 鈥� to connect, imagine and discover.
Learn the skills
The UW offers a wide variety of educational and learning opportunities to build students鈥� skills in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Get hands-on experience
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Bring ideas to life
A strong community is critical for entrepreneurs to bring new ideas to life. Important milestones along the journey include mentorship, lessons from industry leaders and alumni, and pursuing funding opportunities.
Build your network
Join us for events that will open your eyes, push your boundaries, and grow your network. Some are open to the public.