The Querrey InQbation Lab will be a hub for university startup companies. It will provide a home for Northwestern’s highly entrepreneurial faculty to contribute to innovation through commercialization of sophisticated scientific discoveries as well as bring economic growth and opportunities to the Evanston and Chicago communities.
From Ideas to Reality
Northwestern scholars, scientists and students fearlessly challenge assumptions to imagine what’s next.
The goal? To make a difference and solve big problems. See some of this impact, by the numbers.
#14
among top worldwide universities granted US utility patents
37%
The Kellogg School has the highest proportion of female startup founders
1,000+
students, faculty, & staff visit The Garage each month
Projects & Products
Explore student ideas
In courses, student groups and self-assembled teams, Northwestern students learn how to harness their creativity and ambition to impact areas such as healthcare, energy and environment. Every quarter, they pitch these solutions to clients, investors and the world. They bring their ideas to life.
News & Events
Every day, new discoveries and connections are being made.
They occur all over campus, in labs and classrooms, at networking events and competitions. Read about the latest news and events from Northwestern's schools, research centers, student groups and more.
News
Future-proofing U.S. embassies and consulates
Northwestern experts reimagine how hundreds of diplomatic locations around the world can prepare for climate change and other threats
New biomaterial regrows damaged cartilage in joints
A crucial component in joints, cartilage is notoriously difficult to repair
Events
Q Founder Series | Partnering 101 for Startups
November 13, 12:00 PM
Partnering in life sciences is a critical way to access capital/capabilities, validate product or platform, build reputa...
More Innovation News
Northwestern names multimillion-dollar technology accelerator
Querrey InQbation Lab
Initial renovations have enabled five Northwestern startup companies to move into the space, with a sixth startup moving imminently. The five companies are:
Acinta
HemoRhythmics
Rhaeos
Stemloop
Volexion