FEATURED NEWS

MATTHEW UPTON NAMED DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION

UK Innovate is pleased to announce that Matthew Upton has been appointed director of technology commercialization.


Following the departure of Taunya Phillips, Upton stepped into the role of acting director of technology commercialization earlier this year, bringing his extensive experience to UK’s innovation ecosystem. Now, he has been officially named director, further solidifying his leadership in this role.


Previously, Upton served as the senior associate director of intellectual property development for almost five years, working closely with UK innovators to identify, analyze and protect university-developed innovations.



In his role as director, Upton will continue to lead a team dedicated to managing the university's intellectual property, licensing and startup portfolios, further advancing UK Innovate's impact.

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ANNOUNCES SECOND COHORT OF STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERS FOR ONEUK

The University of Kentucky is proud to announce the addition of Bullard, Catalent and Fidelity to OneUK as its second cohort of strategic business partners.


OneUK provides a long-term, coordinated and holistic engagement experience between the university and select business partners through a mutual commitment to broaden and deepen their engagement with UK.



The second cohort, announced Saturday before the UK-Murray State football game, includes businesses with strong ties to Kentucky. These companies reflect the state’s varied economic landscape and highlight their contributions to Kentucky’s growth and development.

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ELIZABETH KNAPP CONTRIBUTES TO PUBLICATION IN JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY REPORTS

Elizabeth (Liz) Knapp, commercialization manager at UK Innovate, co-authored "Environmental Sustainability in Gynecologic Oncology," recently accepted by the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology Reports. The article outlines evidence-based recommendations to reduce waste and energy use in gynecologic oncology care, covering areas such as surgery, anesthesia and radiology.



Dr. Charles S. Dietrich, gynecologist at UK HealthCare, invited Liz to collaborate on this important publication. His involvement, along with Liz’s, underscores the growing importance of integrating environmental sustainability into healthcare.

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STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW STAFF MEMBER:

SUNITI MUJUMDAR


Suniti joins UK Innovate as the social innovation program manager. In this role, she advises startups on early-stage technology development, business formation and funding opportunities. Suniti holds a bachelor of arts in psychology and biology from Transylvania University, a joint executive MBA from the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville and is currently enrolled in a master of legal studies program at Vanderbilt University.

UPCOMING EVENTS

COFFEE SCIENCE UNFILTERED:

A UK EDUCATIONAL SERIES - SESSION FOUR

Join us for the fourth session of "Coffee Science Unfiltered: A UK Educational Series" at the University of Kentucky on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, from 8 to 9 a.m. ET at Hardymon Theater.

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GROWING THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATION WEBINAR 

Missed session two of our Growing Through Social Innovation webinar? Watch it now on our YouTube channel. In this session, we explored funding sources and solutions for social innovation, with insights from global leaders on different funding and sustainability models aimed at advancing and enhancing social innovation.



Mark your calendars—our third and final session is set for February 2025. More details to come soon!

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Curious what we’ve been up to lately? UK Innovate has been busy giving talks, hosting events and connecting with the community. Through these efforts, we’re not only educating others on how we can help turn their ideas into real-world impact, but also creating and facilitating new partnerships for the University of Kentucky. Check out the video to see how we’re engaging across campus and beyond!

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BY THE NUMBERS

FY 2025

(THROUGH 10/30/2024)

LICENSES/OPTIONS EXECUTED

OCTOBER 2024

Genetic Support Foundation 

Ann Iannone, Stephanie Meredith 


University of Texas Health Science Center 

John Lyons 


University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Center 

Todd Burus, Pamela Hull, Lee Park 


Virginia Commonwealth University 

Todd Burus, Pamela Hull, Lee Park 

JOB POSTINGS

UK INNOVATE STUDENT

MARKETING ASSOCIATE


Are you passionate about marketing and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, innovative environment? We're looking for a University of Kentucky undergraduate student to join our team part time as a student marketing associate. In this role, you'll work with the marketing and communications manager to create content for various platforms, conduct market research and assist with event planning.


Deadline to Apply: 12/13/2024

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OPPORTUNITIES

LAUNCH BLUE UACCEL

QUICK START + I-CORPS

APPLICATIONS OPEN


The UAccel Quick Start + I-Corps program provides professional development and experiential learning opportunities for university innovators interested in finding the best commercialization path for their technology.



Deadline to Apply: 12/13/2024

REQUEST RECORDED INFO SESSION
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RESOURCES

Startup Breakfast

Wednesday, December 4

DV8 Kitchen - East End

Launch Blue Virtual Office Hours

Every Friday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm ET

Virtual


SBIR Unplugged

Third Thursday, 4:00 pm ET

Virtual

Invest Blue Virtual Office Hours

Every Friday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm ET

Virtual


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