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Innovation Insider
JANUARY 2023
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY TECHNOLOGY NAMED IN 23 TOP INNOVATIONS FOR 2023 BY IN-PART | |
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IN-PART, a platform that connects academia with industry has named a University of Kentucky technology in its list of 23 Top Innovations for 2023 out of almost 8,000 technologies featured on its platform.
The featured technology is the "Generation of Hydrogen by Thermal Hydrolysis of Sodium Borohydrides" developed by UK researchers Hyun-Tae Hwang and Geo-Jong Kim, College of Engineering. It is a high-yield hydrogen production reaction at less than 150 degrees Celsius.
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KYNETIC IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CYCLE 7 | |
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Do you have an idea or a product to
improve patient care or enhance human health?
KYNETIC provides funding to bring groundbreaking health-related innovations to the marketplace.
Faculty, staff, trainees and students are encouraged to apply!
Pre-Application Deadline:
February 13, 2023, at 5 pm ET
Funded by the NIH, KYNETIC offers entrepreneurial education and proof-of-concept/product development grants to accelerate the translation of academic innovations into biomedical products by investigators throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. KYNETIC is led by the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, and Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV).
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2022 EXEMPLARY STAFF AWARD
WINNER: KENDRA STENZEL, COMMERCIALIZATION MANAGER,
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
The staff person who, in 2022, best represented UK Innovate's mission statement and actively exhibited the UK Innovate Operating Model in all work activities.
Kendra was chosen to receive the 2022 UK Innovate Exemplary Staff Award by the UK Innovate Leadership Team, inspired by recommendations from her fellow OTC team members. Kendra exhibited a tireless commitment to serving and supporting UK Innovators in her portfolio, forming relationships with external parties, championing new models for technology commercialization, and working collaboratively with other teams both within UK Innovate and across the UK campus. Her energy, positive attitude and commitment to excellence inspire everyone.
The winner is chosen by the UK Innovate Leadership Team.
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2022 UK INNOVATE RELATIONSHIPS AWARD
WINNER: SERENITY WRIGHT, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL INNOVATION, OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
The staff person who, in 2022, best exhibited the UK Innovate Operating Model principle to put relationships on a pedestal and built and maintained relationships with others outside the office that created value to UK Innovate.
The winner is chosen by the
UK Innovate Staff.
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2022 UK INNOVATE
SERVICE AWARD
WINNER: HOLLY SYMONDS CLARK, SENIOR COMMERCIALIZATION MANAGER
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
The staff person who, in 2022, best exhibited the UK Innovate Operating Model principle to provide exemplary customer service to others outside the office in their work responsibilities.
The winner is chosen by the
UK Innovate Staff.
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2022 UK INNOVATE SUPPORT AWARD
WINNER: NATALIE DAMRON MCCORMICK, SENIOR CONTRACTS COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
The staff person who, in 2022, best practiced the UK Innovate Operating Model principle to support others within the office to complete work activities, projects or goals.
The winner is chosen by the
UK Innovate Staff.
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OTC FEBRUARY WEBINAR:
A DEEP DIVE INTO THE INNOVATION DISCLOSURE PROCESS
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Thursday, February 16, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Zoom
Join us for a deep dive into the innovation disclosure process. This webinar will cover critical information about submitting an innovation disclosure and understanding the process.
Presenter:
Matt Upton, Senior Associate Director, Intellectual Property Development, Office of Technology Commercialization.
Part of the Orientation to Research Program
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April 11, 2023
Harris Ballroom
Gatton Student Center
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The Kentucky Innovator Challenge brings together leaders from business, service organizations and higher education for a one-day summit to identify the most pressing challenges facing Kentucky and discuss collaborative solutions through research and innovation.
UK Innovate is hosting this in-person event, which aims to forge new relationships and lay the groundwork for innovative solutions addressing the problems of our business partners.
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U.S. PATENTS ISSUED
DECEMBER 2022
11,535,592 Antimicrobial compounds, compositions, and method
Sylvie Garneau-Tsodikova, Octavio Alberto Gonzalez
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LICENSES/OPTIONS EXECUTED
DECEMBER 2022
Enepret, Inc (UK Startup)
Joseph Chappell
University of Central Florida
Nora Warshawsky
University of Kansas
Justin Todd Burus
Lee Park
Pamela Hull
VerraGlo, LLC (UK Startup)
Luke Boatright
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KYNETIC FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 3:00 PM ET
Zoom
"Crack the Funding Code: Biomedical Startup Funding and Investment Options"
A personalized conversation on raising funds for your startup. Join KYNETIC to hear about dilutive and non-dilutive options, timing, deal structures and how to make the most of your funding!
Presenters:
- Ryan Fox, Chief Operating Officer, Orange Grove Bio
- Ian McClure, Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Impact and Co-Investigator of KYNETIC Hub, University of Kentucky
- Eric Hartman, Senior Associate Director, Commercialization, Office of Technology Commercialization, University of Kentucky
Please register in advance for this session.
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Innovation Training under UK Innovate has a micro-certification that uses experiential design theory and mentorship0 programming to support researchers' perception of their role in contributing to science, commercialization and impact on the community.
UK faculty, researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars can take this training for free via virtual training or on-demand.
Virtual workshops begin Tuesday, January 31.
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