Health system intelligence profile
Northwestern University / Northwestern Medicine
Editorially verified · Last reviewed August 30, 2026
Intelligence summary
Innovation and New Ventures Office (INVO) supports the transition of Northwestern University research into practical applications, including work from the Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine clinicians. INVO provides guidance on invention disclosure, patenting, licensing and startup development. The office operates through three hubs: Innovation Commercialization, the Querrey InQbation Lab, and The Garage student venture space. It publishes an annual Inventive Activity Report documenting disclosure, patenting and licensing volumes.
Documented successes: Operates the Querrey InQbation Lab wet/dry lab incubator and The Garage student venture space; publishes an annual Inventive Activity Report; offices at 1800 Sherman Avenue, Evanston supporting faculty, student and industry commercialization
Mandate and remit
Innovation and New Ventures Office (INVO) supports the transition of Northwestern University research into practical applications, including work from the Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine clinicians. INVO provides guidance on invention disclosure, patenting, licensing and startup development. The office operates through three hubs: Innovation Commercialization, the Querrey InQbation Lab, and The Garage student venture space. It publishes an annual Inventive Activity Report documenting disclosure, patenting and licensing volumes.
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Fund or office: Innovation & New Ventures Office (INVO)
Innovation and New Ventures Office (INVO) supports the transition of Northwestern University research into practical applications, including work from the Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine clinicians. INVO provides guidance on invention disclosure, patenting, licensing and startup development. The office operates through three hubs: Innovation Commercialization, the Querrey InQbation Lab, and The Garage student venture space. It publishes an annual Inventive Activity Report documenting disclosure, patenting and licensing volumes.
Documented successes
Operates the Querrey InQbation Lab wet/dry lab incubator and The Garage student venture space; publishes an annual Inventive Activity Report; offices at 1800 Sherman Avenue, Evanston supporting faculty, student and industry commercialization
Organizational home: Innovation & New Ventures Office (INVO), Northwestern University / Northwestern Medicine
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