Innovation Insider

OCTOBER 2022

UK INNOVATE LAUNCHES INNOVATION TRAINING

MICRO-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

This month UK Innovate launched a micro-certification training program that uses experiential design theory and mentorship programming to support University of Kentucky researchers, staff and students’ role in contributing not only to science but also to the impact of that science on society and the economy.



Studying and benchmarking successful innovation training courses worldwide, Christine Wildes, Ph.D., associate director of innovation training in UK Innovate, developed and leads this program. The micro-certification uses a badging system to indicate and share successful knowledge attainment related to research impact and entrepreneurial innovation.

APPLICATIONS FOR LAUNCH BLUE PROGRAMS

OPENING IN NOVEMBER

The Launch Blue Accelerator (LBA) is a 12-week program focused on training tech startup founders in lean startup practices while working to develop a scalable, repeatable business model.

The LBA application is open from November 1 - December 1, 2022. There is an information session on November 10. Learn more here.

UAccel, the university technology commercialization-focused program of Launch Blue, offers professional development and an experiential learning opportunity to innovators in higher education who are interested in learning the best commercialization path for their technology.

The UAccel application is open from November 15-December 16, 2022. There is an information session on November 17.

Learn more here. 

WIPO-AUTM INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

"A bit of a 'pinch me moment': Today AUTM Past-Chair Alison Campbell, Chair-Elect Almesha L. Campbell, Ph.D. and I were joined by 36 international #technologytransfer / #knowledgetransfer leaders from 29 different countries and territories who gathered at World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO in Geneva, Switzerland for the AUTM - WIPO International Leadership Summit to discuss global tech transfer issues and policies. We were joined by Daren Tang to discuss WIPO’s support for K/TT. Another inspirational day, with so much learned. Harmonization of tech transfer models isn’t necessary, as ecosystems are very different, but sharing and learning together globally is critical for the advancement of research impact worldwide.  #AUTMSummit. #globalization #innovationecosystem #researchimpact"

--Ian McClure (LinkedIn Post)

TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT

LICENSES/OPTIONS EXECUTED

SEPTEMBER 2022

AmDx Prognostx, Inc.

Florin Despa, College of Medicine

Larry Goldstein, College of Medicine

Nirmal Verma, College of Medicine

Enhanced Solution Services LLC

Tristana Duvallet, Center for Applied Energy Research

Robert B. Jewell, Center for Applied Energy Research

Anne E. Oberlink, Center for Applied Energy Research

Thomas L. Robl, Center for Applied Energy Research

Hill Engineering, LLC

Julius Schoop, College of Engineering

EnergyTech University Prize Informational Webinar

October 26, 2022

3:00 pm ET

"As part of the American-Made Challenges program, EnergyTech UP awards a total of $370,000 in cash prizes to teams that successfully identify an energy technology, assess its market potential, and propose a strategy for commercialization."

University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) has been selected to host the EnergyTech UP competition in February 2023.

This webinar is a great way for students to learn more about participating in the competition.

7th International Forum on Sustainable Manufacturing

October 27-28, 2022

Woodward Hall, Room 307

Gatton College of Business and Economics

UK Innovate has a YouTube Channel where our UK Innovate webinars, Office of Technology Commercialization monthly webinars and events, I Am A UK Innovator videos and more are available for you to watch anytime.

Catch up on everything you have missed or watch it again by checking out the UK Innovate YouTube channel. You can also subscribe and new videos will show up in your Subscriptions feed. It is a great way to stay up-to-date on our latest videos.