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LEADERSHIP TEAM

The Leadership Team at UF Innovate drives innovation and entrepreneurship with diverse expertise in strategic planning, business development, and industry collaboration. Our dedicated professionals support startups and transform groundbreaking ideas into successful ventures, positioning UF Innovate as a leader in technological advancement.

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Tech licensing

The Tech Licensing Team at UF Innovate is dedicated to transforming cutting-edge research into marketable products. With expertise in intellectual property management and industry partnerships, our team supports innovators in navigating the commercialization process, fostering the development of groundbreaking technologies.

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Rachel Harding

Assistant Director, Licensing Officer UF InnovateTech Licensing
Work Phone: (352) 392-2996

Biography

Rachel serves as a licensing officer, working with researchers in the life sciences, usually in the medical or biomedical space. Previously, Rachel worked as the licensing liaison, working in concert with the licensing teams to review and track biological materials and related rights, particularly those related to AAV gene therapy. Now she works to protect intellectual property and license technologies to industry members that can make the most of UF research.

Before joining Tech Licensing as a licensing liaison in 2016, Rachel was a postdoctoral researcher at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center of the Ohio State University.

She graduated with a B.S. from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in the biological sciences from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.

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Ventures

The Ventures Team at UF Innovate champions entrepreneurial success through strategic support and investment opportunities. With a focus on nurturing scalable ventures and fostering industry partnerships, our team drives innovation forward, shaping the future of technology and business.

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ACCELERATE

The Accelerate Team at UF Innovate is committed to catalyzing the growth of startups and entrepreneurs. With a focus on providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities, our team empowers innovators to accelerate their ideas into thriving businesses.

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Rachel Harding

Assistant Director, Licensing Officer UF InnovateTech Licensing
Work Phone: (352) 392-2996

Biography

Rachel serves as a licensing officer, working with researchers in the life sciences, usually in the medical or biomedical space. Previously, Rachel worked as the licensing liaison, working in concert with the licensing teams to review and track biological materials and related rights, particularly those related to AAV gene therapy. Now she works to protect intellectual property and license technologies to industry members that can make the most of UF research.

Before joining Tech Licensing as a licensing liaison in 2016, Rachel was a postdoctoral researcher at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center of the Ohio State University.

She graduated with a B.S. from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in the biological sciences from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.

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pathways

UF Innovate | Pathways serves to empower innovators with training and resources to support innovation and commercialization at UF. Whether you are a faculty member, postdoctoral associate, staff, or student, take advantage of these programs to enhance your knowledge and advance your ideas to market. 

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Rachel Harding

Assistant Director, Licensing Officer UF InnovateTech Licensing
Work Phone: (352) 392-2996

Biography

Rachel serves as a licensing officer, working with researchers in the life sciences, usually in the medical or biomedical space. Previously, Rachel worked as the licensing liaison, working in concert with the licensing teams to review and track biological materials and related rights, particularly those related to AAV gene therapy. Now she works to protect intellectual property and license technologies to industry members that can make the most of UF research.

Before joining Tech Licensing as a licensing liaison in 2016, Rachel was a postdoctoral researcher at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center of the Ohio State University.

She graduated with a B.S. from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in the biological sciences from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.

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NSF I-Corps @ UF

NSF I-Corps is a nationally recognized initiative funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enable academic researchers and entrepreneurs to accelerate the path from discovery to impact. Under expert guidance and industry mentorship, researchers learn how to explore the commercial potential of their ideas, translate technology, and build entrepreneurial skills. These are your UF contacts for NSF I-Corps.

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Rachel Harding

Assistant Director, Licensing Officer UF InnovateTech Licensing
Work Phone: (352) 392-2996

Biography

Rachel serves as a licensing officer, working with researchers in the life sciences, usually in the medical or biomedical space. Previously, Rachel worked as the licensing liaison, working in concert with the licensing teams to review and track biological materials and related rights, particularly those related to AAV gene therapy. Now she works to protect intellectual property and license technologies to industry members that can make the most of UF research.

Before joining Tech Licensing as a licensing liaison in 2016, Rachel was a postdoctoral researcher at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center of the Ohio State University.

She graduated with a B.S. from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in the biological sciences from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.

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Marketing Team

Driving visibility and impact, the UF Innovate marketing team amplifies the stories of innovation, entrepreneurship, and research at the University of Florida.

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Rachel Harding

Assistant Director, Licensing Officer UF InnovateTech Licensing
Work Phone: (352) 392-2996

Biography

Rachel serves as a licensing officer, working with researchers in the life sciences, usually in the medical or biomedical space. Previously, Rachel worked as the licensing liaison, working in concert with the licensing teams to review and track biological materials and related rights, particularly those related to AAV gene therapy. Now she works to protect intellectual property and license technologies to industry members that can make the most of UF research.

Before joining Tech Licensing as a licensing liaison in 2016, Rachel was a postdoctoral researcher at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center of the Ohio State University.

She graduated with a B.S. from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in the biological sciences from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.

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