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.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Aims To Make 3D Printing More Eco-Friendly by Addressing the Plastic Waste
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights Simple Spool—a device developed by Andrew Breeden and his Capstone Design team from UF’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering—to help address the problem of 3D printer recycling.
NovaBone Announces Strategic Partnership With Summit Products Group To Distribute NovaForm® Wound Matrix in the U.S.
UF startup NovaBone Products, a leading developer of biomaterials for regenerative medicine, announced that it has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Summit Products Group, a national provider of advanced wound care solutions.
Robotic Hands Are the Next Frontier in Astronaut Safety
UF researcher Eric Du, Ph.D., is developing advanced robotic hands with haptic feedback and AI capabilities to enable astronauts to perform medical procedures remotely, enhancing safety during deep-space missions and offering potential applications in telemedicine on Earth.
