American Association for the Advancement of Science Names 10 UF Faculty Fellows (UF News)

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has named 10 University of Florida faculty members to its 2025 AAAS Fellows.
Myosin Therapeutics Awarded Florida Cancer Innovation Fund Grant to Support STAR-GBM Clinical Trial (Myosin News)

UF startup Myosin Therapeutics has been awarded $2 million in funding from the Florida Department of Health through the Casey DeSantis Florida Cancer Innovation Fund to support the company’s STAR-GBM Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating MT-125 in patients newly diagnosed with glioblastoma.
INZECTO Awarded Pest Control Products Development Company of the Year 2026 (Environmental Business Review)

UF startup INZECTO has been awarded the Pest Control Products Development Company of the Year 2026 by Environmental Business Review.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Works to Improve Mobile System Securities (WCJB TV20)

In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate showcases how hardware security research at the University of Florida is helping protect the systems we rely on every day.
Inside LPRC IMPACT 2026

A cool opening-night reception at UF Innovate | The Hub and the LPRC INNOVATE labs marked the start of a learning-packed few days at the 2026 LPRC IMPACT Conference, March 17-19.
Copyright Registration Toolkit

As part of the U.S. Copyright Office’s Copyright for All initiative, the office released its Copyright Registration Toolkit, a practical resource designed to help creators, small business owners, and advisors navigate the copyright system. The toolkit offers a clear, visual guide to copyright basics, what can be protected with copyright, how to prepare for registration, the registration […]
Introducing the NSF’s New Translation to Practice (TTP) Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has launched a new initiative to accelerate the translation of research into real-world applications. The Translation to Practice (TTP) program supports use-inspired research across all STEM fields, with a focus on turning NSF-funded technologies into practical solutions. This program builds on the success of NSF I-Corps training, which has proven […]
UF-Bred MicroPure Genomics Awarded Competitive NSF Grant
MicroPure Genomics Inc., a revolutionary sample prep technology company with deep University of Florida roots, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for nearly $1.3 million to conduct research and development on redefining front-end sample preparation for genomic analysis in research and healthcare.
SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Training

For innovators interested in transferring technology through a small business and applying for SBIR/STTR funding, summer is a great time to get started! The Florida High Tech Corridor hosted a range of info sessions and recorded webinars covering key topics like developing a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal, preparing your budget, and crafting a strong commercialization plan. […]
Launching and Growing a Biotech Startup
The NCI SBIR Innovation Lab Podcast Episode 26 – Launching and Growing a Biotech Startup – Part 2, dives into the journey of an SBIR-funded Immunotherapy startup. The discussion highlights lessons learned on securing investments, developing a fundraising strategy, and utilizing the power of networking to maximize chance encounters with investors. Topics covered will include: […]