UF Innovate Ventures
Overview
Successfully transferring new discoveries to the marketplace is an important responsibility for one of the nation's top public research universities. The University of Florida has earned a reputation as a leader in commercializing discoveries that cure diseases, create jobs and make the world a better place. This reputation is the result of the collaborative working relationship between faculty generating new discoveries and the Office of Technology Licensing working to find commercial partners. OTL staff are dedicated to assisting UF employees who feel they have something new and useful, with patent potential.\\UF consistently ranks among the top universities for startup launches and licensing. In the past 14 years, UF OTL has launched 157 biomedical and technology startups, generating more than $1 billion in private investment. In fiscal year 2015-16, OTL received almost 300 invention disclosures on more than $700 million in UF research, signed 122 licenses and options, and launched 17 companies.
Investment Focus
- Active license or option agreement for any UF technology
- Viable product or service idea
- Strong intellectual property
- Large market potential
- Need for investment
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about UF Innovate Ventures
What sectors does UF Innovate Ventures invest in?
UF Innovate Ventures invests in Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Renewable Energy, Agriculture, EdTech and FinTech, and is based in Gainesville, Florida, United States. UF Innovate Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does UF Innovate Ventures invest at?
UF Innovate Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 2M.
Which regions does UF Innovate Ventures invest in?
UF Innovate Ventures invests across United States.
What companies has UF Innovate Ventures invested in?
UF Innovate Ventures's portfolio includes Mattrix Technologies, iOncologi, BioFlorida, Inc., neuropacs, Agriculture Intelligence, Inc., CORVIVO CARDIOVASCULAR, Serodopa Therapeutics and Myosin Therapeutics Inc..
How do I contact UF Innovate Ventures?
UF Innovate Ventures's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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