UF Innovate | Tech Licensing has helped start more than 300 biomedical and technology companies based on university research. Of 317 active startups founded on UF research, 61 percent (193 companies) are in Florida; 37 percent (116 companies) are in Alachua County. This is a testament to the quality of the research, the fact that they are unique, well-protected innovations, and that experienced, credible entrepreneurs are attracted by the possibilities to leverage this work for commercial success.
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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.
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.
Commercializing a medical food that helps maintain hydration and restore normal GI function during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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.
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.
Creates rehab technology for people with neurological disorders fighting to achieve ambitious health and athletic goals.
Eliminating needle injections. Shaping the future of drug delivery.
A biomaterials company engaging in the research, creation, and commercialization of biomaterial products for the scientific, academic and biotechnology communities.
A medical-technology company developing and commercializing patient-centric monitoring solutions for the healthcare industry.
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.
Commercializing a medical food that helps maintain hydration and restore normal GI function during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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.
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.
Creates rehab technology for people with neurological disorders fighting to achieve ambitious health and athletic goals.
Eliminating needle injections. Shaping the future of drug delivery.
A biomaterials company engaging in the research, creation, and commercialization of biomaterial products for the scientific, academic and biotechnology communities.
A medical-technology company developing and commercializing patient-centric monitoring solutions for the healthcare industry.
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.
Commercializing a medical food that helps maintain hydration and restore normal GI function during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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.
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.
Creates rehab technology for people with neurological disorders fighting to achieve ambitious health and athletic goals.
Eliminating needle injections. Shaping the future of drug delivery.
A biomaterials company engaging in the research, creation, and commercialization of biomaterial products for the scientific, academic and biotechnology communities.
A medical-technology company developing and commercializing patient-centric monitoring solutions for the healthcare industry.
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.
Commercializing a medical food that helps maintain hydration and restore normal GI function during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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.
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.
Creates rehab technology for people with neurological disorders fighting to achieve ambitious health and athletic goals.
Eliminating needle injections. Shaping the future of drug delivery.
A biomaterials company engaging in the research, creation, and commercialization of biomaterial products for the scientific, academic and biotechnology communities.
A medical-technology company developing and commercializing patient-centric monitoring solutions for the healthcare industry.
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.
Commercializing a medical food that helps maintain hydration and restore normal GI function during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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.
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.
Creates rehab technology for people with neurological disorders fighting to achieve ambitious health and athletic goals.
Eliminating needle injections. Shaping the future of drug delivery.
A biomaterials company engaging in the research, creation, and commercialization of biomaterial products for the scientific, academic and biotechnology communities.
A medical-technology company developing and commercializing patient-centric monitoring solutions for the healthcare industry.
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.
Commercializing a medical food that helps maintain hydration and restore normal GI function during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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.
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.
Creates rehab technology for people with neurological disorders fighting to achieve ambitious health and athletic goals.
Eliminating needle injections. Shaping the future of drug delivery.
A biomaterials company engaging in the research, creation, and commercialization of biomaterial products for the scientific, academic and biotechnology communities.
A medical-technology company developing and commercializing patient-centric monitoring solutions for the healthcare industry.
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.
Commercializing a medical food that helps maintain hydration and restore normal GI function during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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.
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.
Creates rehab technology for people with neurological disorders fighting to achieve ambitious health and athletic goals.
Eliminating needle injections. Shaping the future of drug delivery.
A biomaterials company engaging in the research, creation, and commercialization of biomaterial products for the scientific, academic and biotechnology communities.
A medical-technology company developing and commercializing patient-centric monitoring solutions for the healthcare industry.
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.
Commercializing a medical food that helps maintain hydration and restore normal GI function during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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.
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.
Creates rehab technology for people with neurological disorders fighting to achieve ambitious health and athletic goals.
Eliminating needle injections. Shaping the future of drug delivery.
A biomaterials company engaging in the research, creation, and commercialization of biomaterial products for the scientific, academic and biotechnology communities.
A medical-technology company developing and commercializing patient-centric monitoring solutions for the healthcare industry.
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 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 | Accelerate @ The Hub
An incubator program providing an innovation ecosystem for connecting all the elements critical to creating and supporting high-tech companies
UF Innovate | Accelerate @ Sid Martin Biotech
A fully equipped bioscience incubation program located in Alachua, Florida
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/.
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
The Florida Venture Capital Program (FLVCP) provides direct investments to increase capital available to small businesses with an emphasis placed on investment opportunities within the State of Florida’s targeted industries. In connection with the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 and the State Small Business Credit Initiative, the FLVCP was funded with approximately $42 million. As of June 30, 2022, the FLVCP completed twenty-one investment commitments, and there are active investments in nine companies.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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