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The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (OIE) provides programming around innovation, education, venture creation, and making connections to support GW entrepreneurs and the Mid-Atlantic startup community.

 

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"OIE was truly transformative when I was at GW, and first starting up Nanochon. It helped us change our mindset from solving a 'scientific problem' to a real world customer need, and helped us quickly network with early collaborators, advisers and stakeholders."

Ben Holmes
National I-Corps participant


 

 

 

 

Welcome to OIE

Since its founding in 2010 under the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) has provided critical support for innovators and entrepreneurs at GW and the broader Mid-Atlantic Start-up community. 

GW students and faculty who have participated in OIE programming have launched over 350 startups and raised over $1 billion in follow-on financing.

Meet the team

 

 

 

Latest Events


 

Introduction To Lean Innovation Banner

December 13, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Introduction to Lean Innovation - December

Introduction To Lean Innovation Banner

January 17, 2025 - 12:00 PM

Introduction to Lean Innovation - January