Florida Venture Forum and Space Florida Announce Winners of $150,000 in 2025 Early Stage Venture Conference Investment
Florida Venture Forum, Florida’s largest statewide support organization for investors and entrepreneurs, announced the recipients of $150,000 in award dollars and investment from Space Florida during its 17th annual Early Stage Venture Conference in Orlando.
UF Researcher Links Diabetes Receptor Gene to Increased Childhood Obesity
UF researchers led a study that found certain genetic variations of a receptor targeted by popular weight loss drugs are associated with a higher risk of obesity in children who were also exposed to gestational diabetes in the womb.
Third-Grade ‘Mini Researchers’ at UF Design AI-Based App To Improve Florida Literacy
UF researchers, in collaboration with third-grade “mini researchers,” have developed an AI-enhanced augmented reality app to support literacy development among Florida students.
Environmental DNA Floating in the Air Tracks Wildlife, Viruses — Even Drugs
UF researcher David Duffy has demonstrated the power of environmental DNA vacuumed from the air to detect everything from elusive wildlife to illicit drugs, highlighting its vast potential for science and public health.
The Fourth-Gen Model of UF’s HiPerGator, Available to Users in June, Is Built To Reshape AI Education and Research
UF is launching the fourth-generation model of HiPerGator, becoming the first university in the U.S. to adopt this technology and reinforcing its national leadership in AI-driven research and innovation.
Florida Scientists Champion ‘Food Is Medicine’ Movement To Tackle National Health Crisis
UF researchers are calling for a national shift in treating fruits and vegetables as medicine, urging integrated solutions across health, agriculture, and food systems to address the growing obesity and Type 2 diabetes crisis.
UF/IFAS Scientists Confirm Hybrid Termites Established in Florida
UF researchers have confirmed that two of the world’s most destructive termite species are hybridizing in South Florida, raising concerns about faster spread and greater damage.
Florida Venture Forum Announces Startups Selected to Present at 2025 Florida Early Stage Venture Conference
Oboro Labs, a UF startup, is among the companies selected to pitch at the 2025 Florida Early Stage Venture Conference, showcasing the innovative technologies emerging from UF’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
UF/IFAS Study: Drones, AI Help Farmers Save Money, Protect the Environment
UF researchers have used drones and AI-powered imaging to help farmers grow healthier hemp by determining optimal nitrogen fertilizer levels, which saves money and protects the environment.
Researchers Warn of Rise in AI-Created Non-Consensual Explicit Images
UF researchers, with funding from the NSF, have led a study investigating a growing class of tools that allow users to generate realistic nude images from uploaded photos.