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From Sidelines to Spreadsheets: UF Doctoral Students Take AI Coaching Research From the Court to Japan

UF engineering doctoral students Mollie Brewer and Kevin Childs presented their AI-driven research on enhancing athletic performance and safety at an international conference in Japan, highlighting UF's leadership in integrating technology and sports science.

Biotech Industry in Gainesville Is Booming

Gainesville's booming biotech industry, bolstered by UF Innovate's incubators and a supportive business environment, showcases the success of UF-affiliated startups and the city's commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Find Out Why Entrepreneurs in Gainesville Thrive Here

Gainesville’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, supported by UF Innovate, is exemplified by the success of UF startup MYOLYN, known for its rehabilitation technology, and UF Innovate | Accelerate client Slice Engineering, a leader in 3D printing components.

Kriya Presents Data at the 2025 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting

UF startup Kriya Therapeutics, Inc., presented preclinical data on its gene therapy candidate, KRIYA-825, being developed for the treatment of Geographic Atrophy.

LightPath Technologies Secures $4.9 Million Order for Infrared Cameras With an Existing Defense Customer

UF startup LightPath Technologies, Inc., announced its subsidiary G5 Infrared, a leading high-end infrared camera systems manufacturer, received a $4.9 million follow-on order from an existing defense industry customer.

Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Aims To Make 3D Printing More Eco-Friendly by Addressing the Plastic Waste

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights Simple Spool—a device developed by Andrew Breeden and his Capstone Design team from UF’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering—to help address the problem of 3D printer recycling.

NovaBone Announces Strategic Partnership With Summit Products Group To Distribute NovaForm® Wound Matrix in the U.S.

UF startup NovaBone Products, a leading developer of biomaterials for regenerative medicine, announced that it has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Summit Products Group, a national provider of advanced wound care solutions.

Robotic Hands Are the Next Frontier in Astronaut Safety

UF researcher Eric Du, Ph.D., is developing advanced robotic hands with haptic feedback and AI capabilities to enable astronauts to perform medical procedures remotely, enhancing safety during deep-space missions and offering potential applications in telemedicine on Earth.

UF Partners With National Radio Astronomy Observatory To Bring Cutting-Edge Astronomy and STEM Education to Florida

The University of Florida is teaming up with the National Science Foundation’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) to bring a major science and education project to the state.

Tech Tuesday: UF Health’s ShandsCair’s Latest Advancement Will Allow Paramedics To Provide Life-Saving Care With Increased Safety

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's host Bethany Gaffey interviews Heath Schmidt, EMT-P, CCP, of UF Health’s ShandsCair team in Gainesville.

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