Georgetown University: Research to Revenue

Georgetown University

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 28 commercialization opportunities from Georgetown University and scored them based on our proprietary metrics and rubrics.

The SVS model is to identify the top 1% of commercialization opportunities and start companies around them.

Please connect with SVS if you would like to engage with us in our startup and investment efforts.

Return on Research (ROR) Analysis

Commercialization Revenue per Research Dollar

Top Universities by Return on Research (ROR)

ROI Ratio: Commercialization Revenue ÷ Research Funding

University Innovation Analysis

Total Innovation Scores by Institution

Top Universities by Innovation Score

180+ High Innovation

150-179 Strong Innovation

130-149 Moderate Innovation

100-129 Emerging Innovation

130+ total score considered high innovation impact

SVS Innovation Index

Proprietary Assessment of Georgetown University's Innovation Ecosystem
Score out of 100. Benchmark: Top 50 U.S. research institutions.
A score of 90/100 can be read "doing better than 90% of schools benchmarked"

Innovation Visibility

44/100

Definition: Media mentions, publication count, and global research visibility metrics

Startup Momentum

7/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

56/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1789

First Nobel

1976

First Patent

1984

First IPO

N/A

2022-2024

AI-driven diagnostics

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1980s

HIV Research

Early HIV antiviral patents

1980s

Patent Licensing

First major tech license

1999

Startup Launch

Spin-off company founded

2005

Drug Development

New cancer drug patents

2012

Tech Transfer

Record licensing revenue

2017

Competitive Benchmarking

Georgetown University vs. Peer Research Universities

Georgetown University vs Peers Comparison

Metric	Georgetown University (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$337M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	5	200	400
Startups Formed	2	7	10
Visibility Index	16	12	23
Licensing Revenue	$2M	$17M	$46M

Note: Peer Average = Median value among U.S. R1 research universities. Elite Average = Top 10 ranked U.S. research universities.

Emerging Opportunities

1. AI-Driven Healthcare Diagnostics Transforming Patient Outcomes

Advanced AI algorithms improve diagnostic accuracy, reducing misdiagnosis and treatment delays, addressing critical healthcare inefficiencies in a rapidly growing global market.

2. Sustainable Energy Storage Solutions for Renewable Integration

Innovative battery technology enables efficient, scalable storage, facilitating renewable energy adoption and addressing grid reliability challenges amid increasing clean energy demand.

3. Cybersecurity Innovations Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Cutting-edge cybersecurity platforms defend against evolving threats, securing vital systems for governments and enterprises, capitalizing on the expanding cybersecurity market.

4. Advanced Materials for Next-Gen Electronics Manufacturing

Novel materials enhance performance and durability of electronic components, driving scalability and competitive advantage in the booming electronics and semiconductor industries.

5. Precision Medicine Approaches Leveraging Genomic Data

Personalized therapies based on genomic insights address unmet medical needs, offering scalable solutions in the lucrative precision medicine market.

6. Urban Resilience Technologies Mitigating Climate Impact

Smart infrastructure solutions improve city resilience to climate change, reducing risks and costs, with broad applicability in global urban markets.