The impact of innovation at the 蘑菇视频
Throughout more than 150 years of history, the 蘑菇视频 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.
蘑菇视频 innovation in the news
From lab-bench breakthroughs to market-moving spinoffs, check out these stories in the news media highlighting 蘑菇视频 innovations and spinoffs supported by CoMotion. Photo above (GeekWire / Lisa Stiffler): Matthew Thompson, Zap Energy, shown with a demo fusion reactor at the company鈥檚 research and development facility.
Startups and spinoffs
Every 蘑菇视频 college and school has launched startups and created spinoffs. Since 1984, and as of September 2025, the 蘑菇视频 has spun out over 300 companies. Over the past 30 years, 蘑菇视频 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 蘑菇视频. We invite you to share in the 蘑菇视频鈥檚 rich history through these fundamental and groundbreaking innovations.
Innovation happens everywhere at the 蘑菇视频
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 蘑菇视频 are what carried me forward towards running my own businesses.”
– Keisha Credit, Master of Science in Entrepreneurship ’18
The innovation ecosystem
The 蘑菇视频 Innovation Imperative empowers students and researchers to learn, discover and build solutions to tomorrow鈥檚 challenges. It encourages innovation by providing the space and opportunity for people from all backgrounds 鈥� from the humanities to the sciences, the poetic and the pragmatic 鈥� to connect, imagine and discover.
Learn the skills
The 蘑菇视频 offers a wide variety of educational and learning opportunities to build students鈥� skills in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Get hands-on experience
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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.