UF set a new record this year with 446 technology disclosures, reflecting the university’s strong culture of innovation and translational research. A Stanford study highlights the significance of this progress, demonstrating that researchers who disclose and license their technologies tend to publish more frequently and achieve greater academic impact. UF Innovate helps UF innovators transform ideas into practical solutions that advance research, foster industry collaboration, and drive global progress.
When university scholars pursue questions like the structure of a cell, they unlock new ways of understanding the world. Basic research, conducted without an immediate objective, has lasting value for science – and it fuels the economy. Discoveries that began in the lab include X-rays, the World Wide Web, birth control pills, mRNA vaccines, and Google’s search engine, to name a few.
Read more about Technology Licensing Boosts Academic Productivity at Stanford.
