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The Innovation Imperative

The impact of innovation at the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨

Throughout more than 150 years of history, the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ 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.

f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ innovation in the news

Alex Gagnon, CEO and co-founder of Banyu Carbon, at CoMotion Labs at the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨. Gagnon, a chemical oceanographer at the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨, is studying how to take excess carbon dioxide out of ocean waters. (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times)

Startups and spinoffs

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Every f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ college and school has launched startups and created spinoffs. Since 1984, the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ has spun out over 280 companies. Since 1992, f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ spinoffs have raised over $8.7 billion in funding with $4.1 billion secured over the past five years alone.

26 innovations that changed the world

Archived photograph of a Medic One ambulance and EMTs

Explore a selection of innovations developed wholly or in part at the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨. We invite you to share in the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨’s rich history through these fundamental and groundbreaking innovations.

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Innovation happens everywhere at the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨

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 f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ are what carried me forward towards running my own businesses.”
– Keisha Credit, Master of Science in Entrepreneurship ’18

Keisha Forbes

The innovation ecosystem

The f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ 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 f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ 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 f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ — 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.