Nathan Crabbe: Innovation Square Is Still a Work in Progress
Ten years after the University of Florida launched plans to transform the area between its campus and downtown Gainesville into a center for technology, those plans are being rebooted. The result could be a realization of the original vision for Innovation Square — with all the benefits that should provide, along with some potential downsides […]
New Leadership for Innovation District
The Gainesville Innovation District is under new leadership and is working to create a more inclusive environment. This expansion includes the university working in partnership with Gainesville and the chamber of commerce to bring in new businesses to the innovation district, said David Norton, vice president for UF research. Jim O’Connell, the assistant vice president […]
Innovation Square Under New Leadership
University of Florida Innovate leaders have taken over management responsibilities for Innovation Square; and in doing so, hope to create a more diverse, sprawled Innovation District. Jim O’Connell, assistant vice president for commercialization at UF Innovate, the umbrella term for UF’s innovation efforts, will assume responsibility for the management of Innovation Square. Mark Long, director […]
UF Innovate Leaders to Direct Development of Innovation District
University of Florida Office of Research Vice President Dr. David Norton and UF COO Charlie Lane have announced that Jim O’Connell, Assistant Vice President for Commercialization at UF, will assume responsibility for the management of Innovation Square, effective immediately. This change will allow for improved strategic alignment between the cutting-edge research, technology and incubation […]