
Wet labs and other labs for research in the life sciences and physical sciences
Northwestern University's Querrey InQbation Lab
The Querrey InQbation Lab extends Northwestern's excellence in research-driven innovation and is a hub for University startup companies, cutting-edge research, and innovation.
The Querrey InQbation Lab offers several high-quality spaces near the Evanston campus and enables seamless access to Northwestern facilities, resources, and expertise:
Wet labs and other labs for research in the life sciences and physical sciences
Foundries with shared equipment for experimentation and scale-up
Classrooms, conference rooms, and other collaborative spaces
Office space and shared workstations
A pool of mentors for early-stage teams and startups
The Querrey InQbation Lab will continue to create companies, retain them, and broaden job opportunities in the Chicago area. Companies that already call the Querrey InQbation Lab home include:
Programs related to different phases of the commercialization process support Northwestern startups, faculty, and students. In addition, Tech Talks at the Querrey InQbation Lab offer local high school students the opportunity to learn from leading Northwestern faculty about technologies that will impact their lives.
Mentor Network provides access to mentors, advisors, board, and management talent from Northwestern’s alumni base and seasoned entrepreneurs.
FoundHer supports Northwestern’s women entrepreneurs through mentorship on commercialization, pitch presentation, and professional development.
INVOForward programs provide domain-specific practical support for faculty seeking to develop compelling and competitive pitches to attract investors.
Summer Scholars Program provides undergraduate fellowships to intern with startups in biomedical engineering, synthetic biology, digital technologies, and the physical sciences.
Business school students are placed within University’s research areas to promote cross-fertilization between cutting-edge technologies and business expertise.