UF Innovate | Tech Licensing has helped start more than 200 biomedical and technology companies based on university research. This is a testament to the quality of the research, the fact that they are unique, well-protected innovations, and the fact that experienced, credible entrepreneurs are attracted by the possibilities to leverage this work for commercial success.
Startups
Startup Companies
Here is a listing of startups based on university research that UF Innovate | Tech Licensing has helped launch. Here, you can view websites to learn more about these startups. The list is continually updated and categorized under toggle boxes.
Human Healthcare
Clinipace
A global full-service digital contract research organization (dCRO) that has pioneered an innovative service model to serve the unique needs of venture-backed, mid-tier, and strategic pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms.
Entrinsic Health Solutions
Commercializing a medical food that helps maintain hydration and restore normal GI function during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
Gila Therapeutics, Inc.
Gila Therapeutics, Inc. is a biomedical technology company targeting a new pathway to treat obesity by increasing fullness, decreasing caloric intake and producing weight loss.
HyGreen
A medical-technology company commercializing the HyGreen Hand Hygiene Recording and Reminding System, the first and most comprehensive tool to definitively monitor adherence to hand hygiene protocol.
MYOLYN
Creates rehab technology for people with neurological disorders fighting to achieve ambitious health and athletic goals.
Prometheon Pharma
Eliminating needle injections. Shaping the future of drug delivery.
Saisijin Biotech
A biomaterials company engaging in the research, creation, and commercialization of biomaterial products for the scientific, academic and biotechnology communities.
Xhale
A medical-technology company developing and commercializing patient-centric monitoring solutions for the healthcare industry.
Therapeutic
Aavanti Bio
A biotechnology company developing gene therapy for the debilitating neuromuscular disease known as Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA).
AGTC
Developing gene-therapy cures for rare eye diseases.
AxoGen
A leading medical technology company dedicated to peripheral nerve repair.
BetaStem Therapeutics
Developing adult stem-cell therapy for diabetes and cancer.
Dialectic Therapeutics
Developing innovative, impactful anti-cancer drugs that effectively treat patients with few to no other options. Its lead candidate selectively induces cancer cells to degrade B-cell lymphoma extra large, or BCL-XL, stimulating the cells to commit suicide on their own, or become more susceptible to chemotherapy.
DNAtrix
A biotech company focusing on the development of oncolytic viruses for cancer.
GainPep, Inc.
Focuses on the powerful wound-healing drug candidate fibroblast growth factor-peptide (FGF-P) and its derivatives. This agent will allow for opportunities from biosecurity to basic research to bone marrow transplantation to tissue engineering.
Genascence Corporation
Gene therapy for arthritis and related conditions.
Gila Therapeutics, Inc.
Gila Therapeutics, Inc. is a biomedical technology company targeting a new pathway to treat obesity by increasing fullness, decreasing caloric intake and producing weight loss.
ImmunoMolecular Therapeutics
Building novel personalized medicines for autoimmune disease with first-of-its-kind targeted drug design and a patient-centered approach. It is building an HLA-directed platform for new therapies and has demonstrated early effectiveness in type 1 diabetes.
iOncologi, Inc.
Specializing in immuno-oncology. Launched as a “spin-out” cancer immunotherapy firm from the University of Florida, iOi’s founders have developed a novel stem cell therapy that overcomes resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors in multiple cancers.
Locana, Inc.
An RNA-targeting platform that provides gene therapy to treat a range of devastating illnesses while avoiding risk of off-target effects in DNA.
Morphogenesis Inc.
Harnessing the power of cells as tools, technologies and therapies.
NanoMedex Inc.
Nanotechnology to improve pharmaceuticals.
Nanotherapeutics
An integrated biopharmaceutical company with a focus on development and manufacturing.
NanoTherics
Provides superior-performance, magnetic-based tools to address global markets and to underpin the research and development of current and future nanoparticle, magnetic particle, cancer therapy, drug delivery, genetic screening and gene therapy programs.
Oceanyx
Drug discovery and development from marine biology-based research.
Oragenics
A biopharmaceutical company focused primarily on oral probiotics products and novel antibiotics for humans and companion pets.
Quick-Med Technologies, Inc.
A life sciences company focused on developing proprietary, broad-based technologies for infection prevention and control in the consumer and healthcare markets.
Sun BioPharma
A first-in-class therapy for pancreatic cancer.
XORTX Pharma Corp
A drug-development company primarily focused on orphan disease indications which have a uric acid imbalance as well as metabolic syndrome, diabetes and diabetic nephropathy.
Diagnostic
Banyan Biomarkers
A leader in developing in vitro diagnostic products to address unmet clinical needs for the detection of traumatic brain injury.
Breathtec Biomedical
Breath analysis: the future of disease detection
Covitect
A bioengineering company devoted to the development and commercialization of automated systems that accelerate life-science technology.
EnCor Biotechnology Inc.
Developing and commercializing unique, well-characterized antibody reagents and ELISA type assays for academic, biopharmaceutical and clinical research.
Medical Device
Airway Assistance
Commercializing a device for swallowing and coughing difficulties.
Encephalodynamics
Making detection of neurological disorders fast and easy.
Optima Neuroscience
A medical-device company developing innovative technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
Sharklet
Sharklet Technologies is developing and bringing to market surface technologies that are designed to inhibit or enhance microorganism growth.
Structured Monitoring Products
Developing an off-the-shelf baby monitor that detects infants’ breathing patterns remotely; Remmo [1], the company’s first product, will be the first patented, noncontact, noninvasive infant vital sign monitor on the market. [1] https://https://www.remmobaby.com/
ViewRay Inc.
A medical-device company developing advanced radiation therapy technology for the treatment of cancer.
XDG Technologies
A biomedical technology company that has developed a compact, handheld instrument to eliminate skin tags in adults and remove digits in infants born with extra fingers or toes.
Agriculture
BioProdex
Research, development, sales and service of biological products for pest control and environmental protection, contract research and biopesticide consultant services.
Florida Insect Control Group
A mosquito-control technology company dedicated to the development of products that can be used worldwide in the fight against the leading infectious disease-carrying pest, the mosquito.
Integrated Plant Genetics Inc.
A development-stage biotechnology company developing, producing and licensing new technologies for crop improvement and pathogen control.
RAPiD Genomics
Offering DNA genotyping and data analysis solutions for applications in the agriculture, forestry and livestock industries.
Engineering
2E1B LAB
Environmental technology company making patented air filters that disinfect the bioaerosols that the filter collects. CASSIE comes equipped with remote sensors that tell the filter when to disinfect the bioaerosols collected on the filter.
Altavian, Inc.
An unmanned-aircraft solutions provider that integrates engineering and manufacturing with services that enable the technology for federal, state, local, and commercial clients.
ChaoLogix
Enabling semiconductor manufacturers to produce integrated circuits with maximum security, safe from malicious side-channel attacks at ultra-low levels of power.
IC2 Interdisciplinary Consulting Corp
A technology-development company commercializing miniaturized instrumentation that monitors health of aerospace propulsion systems and enables reduced aircraft noise and improved fuel efficiency.
Micro Nano Technologies
Offers industry-changing heating, cooling, dehumidification, and medical solutions based on high throughput functional membranes.
NanoPhotonica
Bringing innovative nanomaterials and production techniques to enable market-altering improvements to displays, solar panels, as well as other electronic device industries
Optym
Bringing efficiency to transportation networks through optimization, simulation and data analytics solutions.
Rechenraum e.U.
Efficient yet robust 3D software to process, analyze and model 3D data and create unique solutions for businesses.
ReliOx
Revolution in microbial contamination control.
Satlantis
A technology development company specializing in innovative technologies for use on constellations of microsatellites.
Sinmat Inc.
Develops products via planarization-enabled technologies used in semiconductor manufacturing for computer chips, solid state lighting, and power devices.
Cleantech
AzPure, LLC
Commercializing low-temperature surface plasma devices for removing biological and chemical contamination from our environments.
Innovative Space Technologies
A solar-energy company commercializing an adhesive polymer that can increase the power output of existing photovoltaic cells by up to 30 percent.
Integrated Solar Technologies
Has engineered and prototyped the most advanced Galnp/SI smart bonded multilayer-junction solar cell with >38% one-sun efficiency. It integrates and operates solar-powered systems boards and Chipsets for IoT devices, mini, hybrid, and smart distributed low-voltage networks.
Molekule
An environmental-technology company commercializing indoor air purification equipment that rapidly and safely destroys all airborne bacteria, viruses, mold, and volatile organic compounds.
Myriant
Manufacturing and selling high-value chemicals made from renewable, sustainable feedstocks.
Redox Power Systems, LLC
Affordable fuel-cell power generation systems for commercial, industrial, residential, military and mobile applications.
SensorComm Technologies
Real-time IoT-based NOx emissions monitoring system called Wi-NOxTM that is installed at the tailpipe of vehicles for the transportation and smart city segments.
Solar Fuel
Converting the sun’s heat to gasoline
Tri Alpha Energy
Developing fusion power to reduce the world’s reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear fission and to transform the energy landscape.
Software
Apollidon Learning
Connecting students and faculty to leading educational programs.
Ocoos
Affordable and complete online business solutions.
Paracosm
A cloud-based software company that leverages 3D mapping technology to unleash the digital world into reality.
Peerfit
A health-technology company developing a flexible wellness currency that increases access to the top wellness experiences, starting with the fitness market.
Red Lambda
A technology company that has developed a next-generation IT security and analytics solution for Big Data environments.
Shadow Health
An educational software developer of rich, interactive learning environments including the Digital Clinical Experience™ for nursing and allied health education programs.
SharpSpring
Powerful, affordable marketing automation for everyone.
TAO Connect
A telemedicine platform that delivers effective mental health therapy via college and university counseling centers, employee assistance programs, outpatient and inpatient medical and mental health centers, and private practitioners.
Resources & Funding Opportunities
Many organizations locally, statewide and nationally offer resources and funding to help innovators turn ideas into products. Explore funding opportunities and resources such as facilities, market-research databases and professional-development groups.
UF Resources
UF Innovate Startup Primer
UF Innovate Business Library Guide
A guide to business library information sources for UF’s technology community, including market research, company and industry profiles and more
UF Innovate | The Hub
An incubator program providing an innovation ecosystem for connecting all the elements critical to creating and supporting high-tech companies
UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech
A fully equipped bioscience incubation program
Local Investors
Harbert Venture Partners
Provides growth capital to early-stage information technology and healthcare companies primarily across the Southeastern U.S.
MPM Capital
Seeks out innovative, scientific breakthroughs addressing unmet medical needs, particularly in oncology. The MPM team is exceptionally skilled at working with world-class scientists to create companies with the potential to change the face of medicine. Excels in translating the breakthroughs into clinical results.
Sofinnova HealthQuest Capital
Invests in proprietary healthcare innovation. Target sectors include medical devices, diagnostics, consumer/OTC health, patient care products, mHealth and Health IT that directly impacts patient treatment or care. Especially interested in innovations that provide benefits that can be quantified in terms of both improvements in patient care and outcomes, as well as healthcare economics.
Synogen
A private-equity medical technology development company. Synogen’s consulting group provides services to medical and cleantech companies, and Synogen’s venture fund partners in the creation of selected medical technology companies.
Seed Capital Accelerator Program, Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research
Repayable loans ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 to qualified Institute companies. In order to qualify for consideration for this program, companies must meet the criteria at https://www.florida-institute.com/.
Florida Investors
Florida Angel Nexus
The Florida Angel Nexus (“FAN”) powers angel investment groups statewide.
New World Angels
New World Angels (NWA) is a group of private investors dedicated to providing equity capital to early-stage entrepreneurial companies in Florida.
Florida Venture Capital Program
A $43.5M source of funds for emerging Florida companies from the Enterprise Florida-managed Florida Opportunity Fund providing equity investments and convertible debt instruments with emphasis toward transactions within Florida’s targeted industries
Emergent Growth Fund, Gainesville
Member-managed angel funds that focus on early stage companies that are developing leading-edge products, or proprietary technologies that possess the potential for rapid growth in significant markets.
Tamiami Angels
A family of angel funds organized to invest in early-stage, high-potential, accelerated-growth companies.
Go Beyond Network, Naples
A group of private accredited investors dedicated to providing early-stage capital to entrepreneur
MBF Healthcare Partners
A private-equity firm that invests in healthcare companies
Community Resources
Gainesville Connect
The enticement and welcome portal for Alachua County, Florida
Innovation Gainesville
A grassroots movement built on collaboration between scientific and academic research and a thriving tech and health economy
Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center (GTEC)
Incubator providing early-stage technology startups with tools, training and infrastructure
CareerSource North Central Florida
Connects employers and job seekers
Council for Economic Outreach
Alachua County’s designated economic-development entity
National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
The venture capital industry’s source for advocacy, networking, professional development and information
Angel Capital Association
The trade association of leading angel investment groups in North America
Regional Resources
BioFlorida
Works to advance innovations in the healthcare, agriculture and energy sectors
The Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology’s Education and Training Center
The Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology (CERHB) stimulates promising research and facilitate commercialization of technologies that will provide treatments and cures for human diseases, as well as create new companies and high-wage jobs for Florida.
Enterprise Florida
Serves as Florida’s primary organization devoted to statewide economic development
Florida’s Bottom Line
CFO Jeff Atwater’s Quarterly Newsletter
Florida Research Consortium
A strategic partnership of education, business and government formed to advocate knowledge-based economic development in Florida.
Florida Venture Forum
A nonprofit organization that assists entrepreneurial ventures
Southeast BIO (SEBIO)
Fosters the growth of the life-sciences industry in the Southeast
Southeast Medical Device Administration (SEMDA)
Supports and promotes medical device companies in the Southeast.
Global Resources
Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)
Provides professional development and networking opportunities for technology transfer professionals
Licensing Executives Society (LES)
A society for intellectual property, technology, and business development professionals
National Business Incubation Association
Organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship