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Querrey InQbation Lab

The Querrey InQbation Lab

The InQbation Lab is Northwestern's hub for resources and space to translate Northwestern’s excellence in research-driven innovation out to the public.  A home for early-stage, science-driven startups and the nucleus for a wide range of enabling programming for our university's faculty, researchers, and students, the InQbation Lab accelerates impactful technologies to society.

The Querrey InQbation Lab was named in honor of Kimberly K. Querrey (’22, ’23 P), chair of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee of Northwestern’s Board of Trustees.

ABOUT US

Q is for inQbation

Q is for inQbation – where ideas, companies, people and products are incubated and accelerated. The Querrey InQbation Lab is where Questions become solutions.

Our Programming & Spaces

We provide space and community to bring together like-minded talent.

Through proximity and collaboration, our programs create a place for the best ideas and entrepreneurial knowledge to converge and for our network of funding and resources to expand.

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Programs

The Querrey InQbation Lab offers a variety of programs related to different phases of the commercialization process.

Our programs are open to Northwestern startups, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Our Programs
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Spaces

The InQbation Lab offers private offices for resident startups, private and shared labs, foundries, conference rooms, classrooms and collaborative workspaces.

Our Spaces
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Resources

Northwestern's entrepreneurial faculty and resident startups can take advantage of resources including mentorship, legal assistance, funding, work spaces, libraries, and more.

Startup Resources

Our Mission

Lisa Dhar, Northwestern's Associate Vice President for Innovation, explains the mission and purpose of the Querrey InQbation Lab.

Meet our team

How can I get started?

Make your mark on Northwestern's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Getting Started

News & Events

Latest News

Coral - Sponges

This sponge soaks up pollutants but saves valuable minerals

February 26, 2025
from Northwestern Now

The sponge, coated with nanoparticles that have an affinity for pollutants, can collect metals like zinc and copper, as well as phosphate, and in previous iterations has successfully pulled lead from water, and microplastics and oil from lakes and oceans.

Farley Center, Querrey InQbation Lab Spring 2025

Farley Center, Querrey InQbation Lab Host Summer Entrepreneurial Scientist Bootcamp

February 25, 2025
from Northwestern Now

Northwestern’s healthcare researchers are getting a crash course in entrepreneurship and business skills, thanks to a unique partnership.

Upcoming Events

Apr
25
2025

Navigating Regulatory Hurdles for Medical Device Innovators: Myths and Realities from Bench to Bedside

12:00 PM
Join the Querrey InQbation Lab for a special seminar with Elyse Kemmerer White, Ph.D. Bringing a medical device to marke...
May
1
2025

Translating Ideas to Impact: Intro to NUCATS Resources for Entrepreneurs and Startups

10:00 AM
Come hear from Richard D’Aquila, MD, of the NU Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute — based on the Chi...
May
15
2025

Perspectives and Tactical Advice on Startup-Industry Partnerships

12:00 PM
Join the Querrey InQbation Lab for a special webinar with Dr. Gami Maislin, founder of Maislin Systems Consulting. As a ...