CoMotion partners with the UW community on their innovation journey, providing tools, connections, and acumen to transform ideas into economic and societal impact.
New program
CASCADE is a new UW CoMotion program to match experienced entrepreneurs with University of Washington innovations to accelerate startup creation. We are now seeking applications from motivated entrepreneurs to serve as a founder and build a startup on promising and mature UW innovations.
Recent blog
UW Chemistry Graduate Student Nidhi Mehta Wins 2026 CoMotion Innovator Showcase
(from left) Dr. Jeffrey Chamberlain, School of Medicine Inventor of the Year 2026, with UW Department of Chemistry grad student Nidhi Mehta, and Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert, executive vice dean for research & graduate education, School of Medicine (All photos courtesy School of Medicine, credit: Jim Bennett of Photo Bakery)
Recent news
CoMotion Labs’ startup Eluum covered in GeekWire
For UW researchers new to CoMotion
University of Washington researchers share how CoMotion’s four interconnected programs and services support them on their innovation journey. These include innovation training, IP advising & protection, funding & mentorship, and licensing, startups & incubation.
UW innovators launch startups
From environmental solutions to biotech breakthroughs, this video spotlights four University of Washington researchers who launched startups to bring their innovations to the world. Their stories offer inspiration—and a roadmap—for UW innovators ready to make an impact.
Incubators, licensing products, and student resources
CoMotion Labs
CoMotion Labs provides a multi-industry incubation environment for early-stage startups with a focus on UW spinoffs.
Licensing Marketplace
An online catalog of innovations available to license by companies or individuals as well as ready-to-purchase express digital content end-user agreements.
Student opportunities
Many resources are available for students across the UW innovation ecosystem including training and education, competitions, internships, and fellowships.
Ways to engage
Welcome companies
There are many ways to engage with the UW across our three campuses, whether your interests lie in research and innovation, current and future talent, brand visibility or elsewhere.
Support innovation
Support CoMotion and help UW innovators create the greatest impact with their ideas and discoveries.
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