Executives-in-Residence
Northwestern faculty and startups
One week residency embedding seasoned executives within the Northwestern community
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Our Programs
The Q offers a number of programs aimed to help Northwestern pre-venture teams and startups in various aspects of their commercialization efforts. They vary in content, structure, time commitment, and target audience. We hope you will explore ways to get involved with the InQbation Lab.
Mentor Network
Northwestern startups, Faculty, Graduate students, PhD/Postdoc
One-to-one meetings with seasoned entrepreneurs, industry executives & professionals
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Entrepreneurial Fellowships
Graduate students, PhD/Postdoc
Entrepreneurial fellowship for scientists seeking to commercialize Northwestern research
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NM-Q Medical Device Studio
NM Clinicians, Faculty, PhDs and PostDocs
Opportunity to help turn “napkin drawings” of a medical device concept into an initial prototype
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FoundHer
Northwestern women scientist entrepreneurs
Annual fellowship designed to cultivate first-time women scientist entrepreneurs at Northwestern
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INVOForward
Northwestern faculty, PhD/Postdoc, Graduate students
Multi-week program for pre-company teams to explore pertinent milestone questions
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Kellogg – Q Lab Entrepreneurial Residency
Kellogg students
Opportunity for Kellogg students to work with resident startups for course credit
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Summer Scholars Program
Northwestern undergraduates
Undergraduate summer internships at resident startups
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Seminars & Workshops
Year-round seminars cover commercialization—IP, startup financing, non-dilutive funding, storytelling, and compelling pitches
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Showcases & Conferences
InQbation Lab hosts events to boost visibility, opportunities, and communication for local entrepreneurs
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Tech Talks at the Q
High School Students
Tech Talks connect local high school students with Northwestern faculty, sharing insights into impactful innovative research
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