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University of Florida Grants Exclusive Worldwide License to Phageolytix for Breakthrough Phage Therapy Technology

The University of Florida has granted an exclusive worldwide license to Phageolytix, a biotechnology company specializing in innovative antimicrobial solutions, for multi-indication treatments with bacteriophage cocktails developed by UF researchers in the University of Florida's College of Medicine-Jacksonville.

University of Florida Sets New Records in Technology Transfer Metrics for Fiscal Year 2025

UF has demonstrated its leadership in innovation and technology transfer by setting new records in key metrics for fiscal year 2025, with significant increases in technology disclosures, executed licenses, patent applications, and material transfer agreements.

Seeding Start-Ups Event Invites College Entrepreneurs To Practice Their Pitching

UF College of Medicine's inaugural Seeding Start-Ups event gave aspiring faculty entrepreneurs a space to pitch ideas and connect with UF Innovate leaders for guidance and support.

Oboro Labs and Knowlify Receive ‘Panelists’ Choice’ Awards at GatorPitch

Six University of Florida startups pitched their business plan to more than 100 attendees from Miami's investor and entrepreneurial community at UF Innovate’s second GatorPitch Miami event on May 8.

UF Innovate Awarded Top Entrepreneurship Honors at International Conference

The University of Florida’s start-up incubator, UF Innovate, further solidified its Accelerator program as among the industry’s best after earning top awards at the 2025 International Business Innovation Association’s annual conference in Philadelphia.

Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Startups Encouraged To Apply for Upcoming GatorPitch Event

In this edition of Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate's host Bethany Gaffey introduce Melissa Kuchma of UF Innovate, who encourages UF startups to apply to pitch in front of an audience of investors in the Miami area.

GatorPitch Showcases University of Florida Startups in Miami

UF Innovate hosted its inaugural GatorPitch event on Thursday, November 7, at Miami’s Mana Tech, showcasing six of the University of Florida’s best startups to more than 150 attendees from South Florida’s dynamic investor and entrepreneurial community.

UF Receives Funding to Expand NSF I-Corps Training to Accelerate Technology Translation and Strengthen the Regional Innovation Ecosystem

The University of Florida has been designated a partner in the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps Southeast Hub -- a consortium of eight universities across four states receiving $15 million over 5 years to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in the Southeast.

Dr. Elias Sayour Named Innovator of the Year

UF Innovate | Tech Licensing’s annual celebration grew to record numbers, becoming a full-day affair, in which it honored nearly 700 current University of Florida researchers who disclosed, optioned, or licensed technologies or received an issued patent in the fiscal year. One Innovator of the Year and six Inventions of the Year received special recognition.

A New Addition to Standing InnOvation for Entrepreneurs

Featuring keynote speaker David S. Rose, this event offers a collaborative space for networking and learning for entrepreneurs.