Startup Resources

Want to commercialize complex scientific discoveries?

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

Network

There is much to learn about organizing, funding and launching a new company from the experience of others. The best way to access the know-how and wisdom of others is through networking. Connect with our growing network of mentors who can offer advice on various topics in which they are highly experienced

• Mentor Network
  Visit our mentors-in-residence page to request a a meeting with a mentor.
• SBIR/STTR Grant Proposal Support
  Pro Bono Office Hours are offered through the FAST Center of IL.  For grant proposal reviews and assistance with writing, there is limited availability for support.  The application may be found here.

Discounts for Resident Startups

Below is a list of available discounts for resident startups tools and services.

• Core Facilities
  Learn about the Northwestern core facilities discounts available to startups.
• Cloud Computing
  Learn more about available discounts and credits for cloud services.
• Lab Vendors
  Access discounted rates with select lab vendors.

Funding for Resident Startups

Below are available funding for resident startups.

• N.XT Fund
  Visit the N.XT Fund, a $10M gap fund for early stage Northwestern startups.
• Startup Toolkit
  Learn about credits that early startups can leverage in launching their new venture.

Work Spaces

The following spaces are open to members of the Querrey InQbation Lab. They include spaces for wet lab work, co-working and prototyping.

• Shared Lab Spaces
  Access shared life science equipment located on the 5th floor. Learn more about our spaces.
• Workstations in the Community Space
  Learn more about the open community space on the 1st floor at the InQbation Lab that features workstations and collaborative areas in addition to private meeting rooms.
• Prototyping Lab
  Visit the Prototyping Lab housed at The Garage to access 3D printers, Makerbot Replicators, woodworking equipment, an electronics workbench, etc.

Our Library

We’ve collected books and created videos as resources for startup founders. We’ve now consolidated them here in our lab library.

• Books
  Borrow informative books on entrepreneurial topics.
• Videos
  Watch previous Northwestern seminars on topics spanning commercialization and non-dilutive funding as well as a curated library of helpful videos selected by the InQbation Lab team.
• Helpful Links
  SBIR/STTR FAQs by the FAST Center of IL
  Webinars & Resources by Osage Univerity Partners (registration is required)