Based at one of the nation’s leading research institutions, UF Innovate comprises four organizations: Tech Licensing, Ventures, Pathways, and Accelerate, which includes two business incubators, The Hub and Sid Martin Biotech.
Organized under the UF Research umbrella, this quartet forms a comprehensive commercialization system that brings together six critical elements: facilities, capital management, training, talent, intellectual property, and technology-transfer expertise.
Whether you’re looking for guidance, partnerships, or simply want to learn more about our work, our staff directory is your gateway to the innovators making a difference.
Tech Licensing has earned its reputation as a leader in commercializing discoveries that cure diseases, create efficiencies, improve quality of life and create jobs.
Ventures will source new venture investments, prepare in-depth financial and data analyses for potential investments, work closely with angel groups and other investment funds, and develop entrepreneurs.
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 international-award-winning mixed-used incubator in the Gainesville, Florida, Innovation District. Accelerate is dedicated to mentoring and accelerating the growth of innovative early-stage bioscience and technology companies and supporting the economic growth of the North Central Florida region.
Pathways serves to empower innovators with training and resources to support innovation and commercialization at UF. Whether you are a faculty member, postdoctoral associate, staff, or student, take advantage of these programs to enhance your knowledge and advance your ideas to market.
We inspire entrepreneurs to create, change & cure for a better world.
A world-recognized leader in biotechnology business incubation.
Learn more about the application process or simply start applying now!
12085 Research Dr, Alachua, FL 32615
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747 SW 2nd Ave STE 160, Gainesville, FL 32601
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(352) 294-0885
Tech Licensing: (352) 392-8929
Ventures: (352) 392-8929
Pathways: (352) 392-2577
The Hub: (352) 294-0885
747 SW 2nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Sid Martin Biotech: (386) 462-0880
12085 Research Drive
Alachua, FL 32615