UW: Open for Business
Spring 2007

Each quarter, visit this Web page to find some of the most important news about research commercialization, partnerships, start-ups, and other ways the University of Washington is building relationships with Washington businesses and helping strengthen our state's economy.

Ask the President

Question of the Quarter

How can I find a UW expert to help me achieve my business goals? See the answer.

Profiles in Partnership

Find Out How a UW Grad Student's Project Led to New Software for Microsoft
When Microsoft researchers went looking for a competitive edge in the digital photography software business, they found one at the UW: Photo Tourism, software developed by a UW graduate student.

Top Dawg

Meet King Holmes
Dr. King Holmes is known the world over as an expert in AIDS and infectious disease research and training. So the UW—and the entire Pacific Northwest—are fortunate to have him as the first chair of the UW's new Department of Global Health.

Discoveries & Opportunities

Curing Cancer Without Chemo
A UW chemist is creating nanocages—tiny boxes with porous sides—that target and destroy cancer cells without the debilitating side effects.

Hire a Husky
If you are looking to recruit recent UW graduates, as well as current students and alumni, these resources can help.

When the Power Goes Out…
Fixing the damage caused by a power outage can take days and cause costly downtime for businesses. Now there’s a robot that can find damaged cables even before they cause problems. You can also read about the robot in this Puget Sound Business Journal article.  

Doing Business at UW

Why Did the UW Buy the Safeco Tower?
In September 2006, the UW purchased more than half-a-million square feet of office space in the University District for $130 million. Find out how this move will be good for U District businesses.

You can also watch a video of President Emmert discussing the purchase.