Querrey InQbation Lab
One-year fellowships at Northwestern University support recent PhD or MBA graduates in commercializing university technologies and launching research-driven startups with mentorship and venture resources.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: July 2026 (FY 2026 Entrepreneurial Fellows cohort; see application page for exact date)
Funding Amounts: $80,000 salary + benefits and $10,000 stipend for one year (per Fellow)
Summary: One-year fellowships for recent PhD or MBA graduates to commercialize Northwestern technologies and launch research-driven startups.
Key Information: Applicants must partner with a Northwestern faculty PI and secure a letter of endorsement.
Description
The Querrey InQbation Lab at Northwestern University offers a range of programs and resources to support the commercialization of research-driven innovations. Its flagship Entrepreneurial Fellowship provides recent PhD or MBA graduates the opportunity to spend a year developing and commercializing Northwestern technologies, with the explicit goal of launching a startup company. Fellows receive dedicated mentorship, workspace, funding guidance, and access to a robust industry and investor network, as well as infrastructure and venture development support. The program is designed to bridge the gap between academic discovery and real-world impact, helping entrepreneurial researchers and founders transition their innovations into viable ventures.
