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UF Innovate is building business on innovation. It is the umbrella organization uniting the four entities that drive the innovation ecosystem at UF. Based at one of the nation’s leading research institutions, UF Innovate comprises Tech Licensing, Ventures, Pathways, and an Accelerate program, which includes two business incubators, The Hub and Sid Martin Biotech. Together, those organizations move research discoveries from the laboratory to the market. UF Innovate connects innovators with entrepreneurs, investors and industry, incubates startups and growth companies, and fosters a resilient economy — all in an effort to make the world a better place.

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UF Innovate By The Numbers

Snapshot of Our Innovation Ecosystem

$10.4B+

Generated in Private Investment

300+

Startups Launched by Tech Licensing

7,900+

Jobs Created with Startups

Startup News

UF/IFAS Scientists Develop Groundbreaking Method for Detecting DNA of Invasive Snakes in Florida

UF researchers have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they’ve been, aiding eradication efforts.

Yoga Program May Reduce Depression and Anxiety in Women With Cancer

UF researchers have found that a program combining yoga and psychological tools in a group therapy setting may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in women with certain common cancers.

Novartis Buys Kate Therapeutics, Eyeing $55B CGT Market Opportunity by 2030

UF Startup Kate Therapeutics, a gene therapy specialist, is being acquired by Novartis in a deal worth up to $1.1 billion. This acquisition aligns with Novartis’s efforts to deliver treatments for neuromuscular disorders and fits into the pharma’s strategy to expand its new modality pipeline, ensuring long-term business sustainability.