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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.

GatorPitch Brings Fresh University of Florida Startups to Miami

UF Innovate and Mana Tech's GatorPitch Miami - November 7

The University of Florida, Concept Companies, and Trimark Properties Join Forces To Make Gainesville’s Innovation District a Major Economic Hub

The UF Board of Trustees is partnering with Concept Companies and Trimark Properties to expand Gainesville's Innovation District with 13 acres of land in the development pipeline. The plan aims to boost the Innovation District's presence as a place for new ideas and thriving new companies. From AI to BioTech, these new spaces will allow innovation to thrive in Gainesville and across the UF campus.

UF Innovate hosted a reception for Dr. Juan Gilbert on Thursday, November 30th. The reception was to celebrate Dr. Gilbert receiving the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Joe Biden.

Dr. Shannon Boye Named Innovator of the Year

UF Innovate | Tech Licensing hosted its sixth annual Standing InnOvation event on Wednesday, October 18, to honor and celebrate innovators and their work at the University of Florida in fiscal year 2023.

ENTREPRENEURIAL HACK #11 | Don’t Stop Climbing

When facing a slowdown in business growth, it’s easy to become fixated on failures and obstacles. But dwelling on setbacks only hinders progress. Instead, shift your perspective by focusing on your organization’s successes.

$682,000 in Duke Energy Grants Provide Economic Boost to Florida Communities

Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation are investing $682,000 in grants to support 35 local economic development agencies and businesses dedicated to bringing new jobs and investment in Florida. This year’s funding will allow the University of Florida (UF Innovate | Accelerate) to identify and vet promising biotechnology businesses seeking to scale, with potential to relocate in the city of Gainesville and city of Alachua area.