Fighting the Growing Threat of Crime and Violence in the Retail Space
On February 29, retail industry leaders from 47 corporations across the nation convened at the University of Florida for the Inegrate Summit, hosted by the Loss Prevention Research Council, delving into strategies to combat the growing challenges from theft, fraud, and violence in retail spaces. This year’s event focused on the threat of an active shooter incident.
Gators Back Gators in New Artificial Intelligence Investment
OneSixOne Ventures, a UF Innovate | Accelerate graduate and local partner, has invested more than $2 million into 12 startups since February 2022. In February, the company announced a new $950,000 investment into Rain AI, a startup developing a computer chip designed for use by artificial intelligence.
Canaery-Led Research Team Funded by US National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator
UF Innovate | Accelerate resident client Canaery, the neurotech company revolutionizing the detection of important scents in real-world settings, announced it has secured $650,000 in Phase 1 funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Accelerator leading an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and operators. Teams that complete Phase 1 may qualify for up to $5 million in Phase 2 funding.
Accelerate Client GreenTechnologies, LLC Awarded Small Business Innovation Research Phase I Funding from EPA
Accelerate client GreenTechnologies, LLC has received funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to develop technologies that will help protect human health and the environment.
etectRx and the Village at Gainesville Announce Intelligent Incontinence Care Collaboration
UF Innovate client etectRX recently announced a first-of-its-kind pilot project with The Village at Gainesville, a vibrant retirement community. The project will center around the company’s “eBrief” technology, a patented intelligent incontinence monitoring system.
Tech Tuesday: Maribel Ciampitti
On this Tech Tuesday segment, Melanie Morón interviews Maribel Ciampitti from the UF College of Medicine Jacksonville to discuss her recent invention aimed at assisting patients with respiratory muscle strength training.
Tech Tuesday: NysnoBio
On this Tech Tuesday segment, Melanie Morón interviews Jennifer Johnston from NysnoBio to discuss the company’s work in gene therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease.
Entrinsic Bioscience Announces Breakthrough Innovation for Next Generation Sports and Recreational Rehydration™ Beverages
Entrinsic Bioscience has published a ground-breaking clinical study demonstrating the potential for next-generation sports and rehydration beverages, powered by its new Ultra-Hydrating HeatDefense™ formula which promotes dual action rapid rehydration with new levels of heat protection during sports, physical exertion and high heat stress.
BioMérieux Receives CE Mark for Biomarker Assay for Mild TBI
BioMérieux, which signed an agreement in 2017 with Banyan Biomarkers to commercialize its TBI assay, has obtained the CE Mark for its assay to detect two biomarkers associated with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
Unlocking Your Business Potential
Maybe you’re considering your company’s +1 or more, knowing it’s time for expansion. If so, now is the time to make significant changes to reach your business’s potential. In today’s hack, UF Innovate | Accelerate Director Karl LaPan will tell you how.