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
Northwestern launches pioneering medical research institute with $10 million gift from Trustee Kimberly Querrey, bringing her total University giving to $391 million
The Querrey Simpson Institute for Regenerative Engineering at Northwestern University will advance research to regenerate and reconstruct tissues and organs
Confused by your blood test results? Meet Lipid Llama
Northwestern med student’s AI invention acts as an extension of the doctor’s office, and it’s up for a national prize
Events
Perspectives and Tactical Advice on Startup-Industry Partnerships
May 15, 12:00 PM
Join the Querrey InQbation Lab for a special webinar with Dr. Gami Maislin, founder of Maislin Systems Consulting.
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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