University of Washington

Global Innovation Exchange

The UW's engineering + business institute
for emerging and established technology leaders.

The Global Innovation Exchange is located at the epicenter of the Pacific Northwest’s dynamic technology ecosystem on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington.

GIX is an academic unit at the University of Washington operated in partnership with UW’s College of Engineering and Foster School of Business.

Graduate, Global, and Custom Programs

MS in Technology Innovation

The University of Washington's Full-time and Hybrid MS in Tech Innovation are designed to accelerate the careers of emerging tech leaders.

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Global
Experiences

Developed with leading tech companies and universities, GIX offers immersive short-courses that deepen knowledge of emerging technologies through learning experiences around the world.

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Custom
Programs

GIX delivers high-impact professional development programs for managers and emerging leaders, combining UW expertise in engineering, business, and design to drive immediate results.

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Ways to Engage

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Custom Programs for Executives
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Our Space in Seattle

GIX is based on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington. Custom built for the UW, our space includes comprehensive labs, studios, workshops, and classroom spaces supported by faculty, technical experts, and full-time staff.

Study on the Microsoft Campus

We deliver the Full-time and Hybrid MS in Technology Innovation from Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Washington.

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Prototyping Labs

Students interact and collaborate on design and prototyping solutions that address the unique challenges of their projects. This area includes 3D printers, laser cutters, model-making supplies, drawing tools, and more.

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Executive Forum

Designed for close, high-quality discussion, the space combines tiered seating, integrated display technology, and flexible teaching capabilities to support lectures, group dialogue, executive briefings, and project presentations.

The executive forum features a sweeping, high-impact digital display designed to support both roundtable discussion and classroom-style learning. With clear sightlines from every seat, the room makes it easy to share presentations, data, video, and collaborative work at a scale that feels immersive without overpowering the conversation.

Tiered Discussion Room

This tiered classroom was purpose-built to support a high-quality hybrid learning experience, allowing remote participants to engage as naturally and clearly as those in the room. A network of integrated microphones, distributed speakers, audience-facing cameras, and confidence monitors helps create seamless communication between in-person and remote students.

Curved rows and elevated seating provide strong sightlines throughout the room, while integrated projection and AV systems support presentations, discussion, and collaborative instruction from multiple positions.

Meet our Partners

Located in Seattle’s dynamic ecosystem, the University of Washington provides unparalleled access to the world’s foremost technology companies, industry experts, and professional mentors.