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Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Startup Aims To Improve How Polymers Are Made

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Bethany Gaffey interviews Gregory Kis, CEO of Oboro Labs and winner of the Panelists’ Choice award in the established companies category at the spring GatorPitch Miami event.

Oragenics, Inc. Announces Approval To Initiate Phase II Concussion Drug Trial in Australia

UF Innovate | Accelerate graduate Oragenics announced that it has received approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) in Australia to initiate a Phase II clinical trial evaluating ONP-002 for the treatment of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

Pheronym®’s Nemastim™ Advances Biological Control of Whiteflies in Breakthrough Foliar Application

UF Innovate | Accelerate alum Pheronym®, an ag-biotech company in sustainable pest management, has announced that pheromones increased beneficial nematodes’ performance against whiteflies in a foliar application.

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.

Genascence Phase 1b DONATELLO Trial Evaluating Potential First-in-Class Gene Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) Meets Primary Endpoint Showing GNSC-001 Was Safe and Well Tolerated Across Multiple Dosing Arms

UF startup Genascence Corporation announced positive 12-month safety and biomarker results from the Phase 1b DONATELLO clinical trial evaluating GNSC-001, a potential first-in-class gene therapy blocking interleukin 1 (IL-1) for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA).

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.

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