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january
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Learn how to transform your research into real-world impact and connect with the innovation ecosystem! UF is a partner institution in the NSF I-Corps Hub Southeast Region. The “Intro to NSF
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Learn how to transform your research into real-world impact and connect with the innovation ecosystem!
UF is a partner institution in the NSF I-Corps Hub Southeast Region. The “Intro to NSF I-Corps Workshop” at UF will be held virtually on Thursday, January 8, from 12-1 p.m. Those interested in enrolling in an I-Corps Regional Course must attend the introductory workshop. The next regional course at UF will be held in 2026. Sign up for the “Intro to NSF I-Corps Workshop” and prepare to turn your research into market-ready innovations. Register here.
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January 8, 2026 7:00 am - 8:00 am(GMT-05:00)
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Innovation Pitch Competition at the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit gives innovators the chance to present their semiconductor-related projects (research or business ideas) to industry leaders, academic partners, and investors across the
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Innovation Pitch Competition at the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit gives innovators the chance to present their semiconductor-related projects (research or business ideas) to industry leaders, academic partners, and investors across the state. Apply to pitch by January 9.
To learn more and apply to pitch, click here.
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January 9, 2026 6:59 pm(GMT-05:00)
21jan10:00 am11:00 amThe M.U.S.E. of AI: A Practical RoadmapSeminar @ UF Innovate | The Hub
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Seminar @ UF Innovate | The Hub You’re invited to UF Innovate | The Hub for a seminar! Join us for
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Seminar @ UF Innovate | The Hub
You’re invited to UF Innovate | The Hub for a seminar!
Join us for a morning session with Shauna Adams, who helps innovators cut through the noise and make AI work for them using her M.U.S.E. Framework.
This event is open to the public. Please register by noon on January 20th.
In this practical session, Certified AI Consultant Shauna Adams, known as “The Muse of AI,” helps innovators and founders cut through the noise and make AI work for them — not overwhelm them. Using her proven M.U.S.E. Framework (Master, Understand, Strategize, Execute), Shauna demonstrates how to turn ideas into intelligent workflows that save time, spark creativity, and accelerate growth.
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January 21, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT+00:00)
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february
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The Founder Summit is an in-person event designed to support early-stage startup founders building high-growth technology or tech-enabled companies. The summit brings together experienced entrepreneurs, startup advisors, angel investors, and
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The Founder Summit is an in-person event designed to support early-stage startup founders building high-growth technology or tech-enabled companies. The summit brings together experienced entrepreneurs, startup advisors, angel investors, and venture capitalists for a full day of practical sessions, founder-focused programming, and high-value networking.
Applications are reviewed until capacity is reached. The event will take place on February 26 at The Motor Enclave in Tampa, FL. To begin your application and access more details, click here.
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February 26, 2026 8:00 am(GMT+00:00)
march
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Lunch & Learn at UF Innovate | The Hub Avoid HR headaches as you learn to comply with state and federal employment laws and steer clear
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Lunch & Learn at UF Innovate | The Hub
Avoid HR headaches as you learn to comply with state and federal employment laws and steer clear of employment law landmines. Join us for a session with Hunter Patrick of GrayRobinson as he shares the top 10 employment matters for startups.
Grab some lunch and get a birds-eye view of important employment matters for your company:
- Compliance with federal, state, and local law
- Anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
- Wage and hour law
- Independent contractors versus employees
- Workers compensation
- Employment forms and job descriptions
- Employee handbooks/employment policies
- Employment agreements and restrictive covenants
- Hiring practices
- General HR advice
This event is open to the public. Please register by noon on March 10th.
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March 11, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
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UF Innovate | Accelerate
UF Innovate | Accelerate is the overarching entrepreneurship support program that includes Sid Martin Biotech, the globally recognized biotechnology incubator headquartered in Alachua, Florida, at Progress Park, and The Hub, the award-winning mixed-used incubator in the Gainesville, Florida, Innovation District.
26mar12:00 pmIntro to NSF I-Corps Workshop – March 2026Intro to NSF I-Corps Workshop – March 2026
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Learn about the I-Corps program and how it can advance your technology and career. Click here to learn more. For questions, contact nsficorps@research.ufl.edu
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Learn about the I-Corps program and how it can advance your technology and career.
Click here to learn more.
For questions, contact nsficorps@research.ufl.edu
Time
March 26, 2026 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00)