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Scientists working

Understand how innovation works at USF and find your next step.

Scientist presenting

Protect your intellectual property and bring technologies to market through licensing.

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Access funding to move your idea, research, or company forward.

Professionals gathering

Launch and grow your startup with mentorship, programs, and business support.

Professionals collaborating

Facilitate connections for research, licensing, and strategic partnerships.

USF Research Park

Access labs, incubator space, and facilities to support innovation and growth.

Where Are You on Your Journey?

Developing New Ideas
Building a Company
Seeking Funding
Looking for Partners

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We're Here to Help

Through this network, USF Innovation maximizes the Technology Transfer Office, USF CONNECT, the Florida High Tech Corridor, and other aligned units to provide clarity, reduce friction, and accelerate the path from idea to market.

We connect faculty, entrepreneurs, and industry to the resources, expertise, and pathways needed to commercialize technologies, build companies, secure funding, and form strategic partnerships. USF Innovation partners closely with organizations and the broader community to advance innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development in our region and beyond.