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BRAG awards advance commercialization of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø technologies in mosquito detection, ophthalmology and women’s health
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Foundation and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Research Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea, three early-stage start-ups seeking to commercialize inventions developed by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty and research teams.
July 9, 2026Innovation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.
June 5, 2026Health, Innovation
Florida Inventors Hall of Fame honors 2026 inductees: Celebrating breakthrough innovators shaping the future
The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 inductees: ten pioneering inventors whose groundbreaking contributions span fields including telecommunications, cancer immunotherapy, patient monitoring, orthopedic surgery, environmental engineering, artificial intelligence, photonics, plasma science, semiconductor devices and minimally invasive medical technologies.
May 20, 2026Honors and Awards, Innovation
Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø biomedical engineering seniorsExternal Article Title
Students in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's biomedical engineering program are bringing ideas to life through hands on, industry sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.
May 4, 2026Innovation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding
The Florida High Tech Corridor and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.
May 4, 2026Honors and Awards, Innovation
Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø scientists
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø scientists captured their largest dataset during the Artemis II launch, recording powerful seismic and infrasound waves to study how rockets impact the ground and atmosphere.
April 10, 2026Innovation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national security
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.
April 9, 2026Innovation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.
March 17, 2026Innovation
How cell phone research at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø sparked a new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease
What began as a surprising experiment with cell phone-like signals has led to a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. Follow the decades-long research journey behind a head cap technology that helped one patient regain her memory – and could transform brain health for millions.
January 29, 2026Health, Innovation, Research
3D printing transforms how ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health surgeons prepare for complex procedures
Surgeons at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health and Tampa General Hospital are rehearsing high-risk procedures on 3D-printed replicas of their patients’ own organs. Take a look inside their cutting-edge lab where scans become lifesaving tools.
January 29, 2026Health, Innovation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tide
What if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.
January 29, 2026Innovation, Research
New report finds ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay
Based on fiscal year 2023-24 data, the report shows that ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.
January 27, 2026Innovation, Research