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We’re Moving Your Greatest Idea Forward

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Mission

Through our partnerships with faculty, industry, entrepreneurs and investors, ensure that Duke innovations reach the marketplace for the benefit of society and to enable future investment in Duke research and innovation.

Vision

Duke will be a leader in transferring its knowledge and innovations to the worldwide community.

IMPACT: By The Numbers

  • $100M+

    Total Revenue in FY23

  • $1.7B+

    Capital Raised by Duke Start-Ups in Past 5 Years

  • 124

    Current Active Start-Ups

Faculty & Innovators

We work together to augment the impact of your innovations, build connections with industrial, entrepreneurial, legal and investment resources and amplify the value and impact of your Duke innovations.

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Industry & Partners

Partner with us to bring transformational ideas to the marketplace.

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New Ventures

Let us help you think through the opportunity, craft a business plan, and connect with the management, mentors, and investors to make your venture a success!

Meet our New ventures Group

Duke Capital Partners

The investment network of Duke alumni, faculty, and parents which provides its members with exciting opportunities to invest in early-stage companies with a Duke connection – and for Duke-affiliated entrepreneurs to pitch their companies for potential investment.

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Translational Funds

Learn more about translational funding resources and opportunities that aim to accelerate the path from research to commercialization.

How we support your translational work

Our Technologies

Looking for cutting-edge technology? We welcome you to browse our list of available technologies from therapeutics to imaging and software and find one that will make a difference!

View our Available Technologies

Resources

Bringing your innovation to the market requires a lot of resources. We are here to guide you on available resources at Duke and beyond that will help you realize your dream.

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  • Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre Opens Call for Proposals

    $100K award for novel approaches to treat rare diseases: neurological disorders, developmental and metabolic disorders, and rare cancers.


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    EnergyTech University Prize 2024

    Tasking students to create & present a business plan around energy tech. Tasking faculty to elevate energy entrepreneurship at their school.

    January 5 @ 8:00 am
    Online

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