Institute of Applied Engineering

Nexus of Innovation

Connecting academia, industry, and government to enhance national security and the vibrancy of the University of South Florida community.

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The University of South Florida's Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) stands as a distinctive and impactful organization, addressing a pressing concern within the government with notable success since its establishment in 2018. Dedicated to advancing national security, the IAE has provided the Department of Defense with diverse capabilities, safeguarding and enhancing the capabilities of our warfighters.

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Ceremonial Signing with the U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL)

USF IAE hosted a Ceremonial Signing with the U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) to celebrate a newly awarded five-year partnership that will drive groundbreaking research in cybersecurity, biotechnology, energy sciences, and more.

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Participating team groups at eMerge hackathon

eMERGE 2026 Hackathon: Project SCALPEL

04/24/26 — IAE had the opportunity to run a hackathon, supported by the U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and the Florida High Tech Corridor that took place at eMerge Americas in Miami, FL.

USF student and IAE engineer work on Army device

USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnership

03/30/26 — Thousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the University of South Florida is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.

The Institute of Applied Engineering at the University of South Florida is proud to announce its partnership with The ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg

11/01/25 — The Institute of Applied Engineering at the University of South Florida is proud to announce its partnership with The ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg! This collaboration strengthens our connection to the Tampa Bay innovation ecosystem and supports the growth of local startups through research, engineering expertise, and real-world solutions.