The impact of innovation at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
Throughout more than 150 years of history, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has demonstrated an extraordinary track record of inventions and discoveries with impact across the globe. Consistently ranked the most innovative public university in the world, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø innovation in the news
From lab-bench breakthroughs to market-moving spinoffs, check out these stories in the news media highlighting ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø innovations and spinoffs supported by CoMotion. Photo above (GeekWire / Lisa Stiffler): Matthew Thompson, Zap Energy, shown with a demo fusion reactor at the company’s research and development facility.
Startups and spinoffs
Every ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø college and school has launched startups and created spinoffs. Since 1984, and as of September 2025, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has spun out over 300 companies. Over the past 30 years, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø spinoffs have raised billions in funding and employed over 1500 across Washington state and beyond.
26 innovations that changed the world
Explore a selection of innovations developed wholly or in part at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. We invite you to share in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s rich history through these fundamental and groundbreaking innovations.
Innovation happens everywhere at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
Getting started: Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, investor, or other community member, these Frequently Asked Questions will guide you in the right direction.
“Insights I developed at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are what carried me forward towards running my own businesses.”
– Keisha Credit, Master of Science in Entrepreneurship ’18
The innovation ecosystem
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Innovation Imperative empowers students and researchers to learn, discover and build solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. It encourages innovation by providing the space and opportunity for people from all backgrounds — from the humanities to the sciences, the poetic and the pragmatic — to connect, imagine and discover.
Learn the skills
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø offers a wide variety of educational and learning opportunities to build students’ skills in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Get hands-on experience
Innovation happens in every corner of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø — and there’s no better way to expand your skill set than to participate in a hands-on kind of way.
Bring ideas to life
A strong community is critical for entrepreneurs to bring new ideas to life. Important milestones along the journey include mentorship, lessons from industry leaders and alumni, and pursuing funding opportunities.
Build your network
Join us for events that will open your eyes, push your boundaries, and grow your network. Some are open to the public.