Like many of you, UF Innovate staff members are working remotely, practicing social distancing as we battle COVID-19. But we are here to offer you the same service we would if our offices were open.
We hope you continue to innovate, create entrepreneurial solutions, change the world, and fight back against all the effects the virus has thrown at our country and our world. We hope this page of resources and stories about how UF Innovate research and entrepreneurs are doing their part to help in this pandemic encourages and inspires you.
Small business owners can apply for the Payroll Protection Program loans as part of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act. Applications opened April 3.
Looking for program development and funding opportunities during COVID-19? Visit UF’s Emerging Pathogen’s Funding webpage to learn about available grants.
UF researchers continue to respond to the COVID-19 crisis by doing what they do best — finding answers and solutions. Read the latest research here.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued a guide to help small businesses check eligibility and file for a loan from the U.S. CARES Act. Learn more.
Help generate new insights to fight COVID-19, collaborate with other researchers worldwide, participate in the CORD-19 Challenge. Learn more.
Get the fast facts about UF Health’s responses and learn about the work our researchers conduct to combat the global pandemic. The latest here.
Do you have an idea for a startup? OUP’s tech and life sciences teams are offering free VC office hours to UF researchers. Sign up for a 30-minute complimentary session.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome and Mastercard join forces — with $125 million — to tackle COVID-19. Want to join them?
The coronavirus is a challenge impacting researchers at the university. UF Research is doing its best to keep researchers updated. More here.