About Us
Vision
To foster the development of new commercial ventures related to University of Florida research in all areas broadly relating to the molecular life sciences including medicine, agriculture, and the chemical and environmental sciences.
Mission
To provide space, equipment, and support services to expedite research and commercial development of promising biotechnologies in the context of viable, well managed start-up companies that will benefit the university both economically and academically.
Goals
In the Academic Area
- Encourage commercialization of faculty and student discoveries
- Increase technology transfer
- Stimulate collaborative research projects between local companies and University faculty
- Provide opportunities for student research and employment
- Contribute to UF's academic competitiveness in recruiting and retaining faculty
In the Economic Area
- Provide a financial return to the University and the State of Florida
- Encourage a return to public health from public investment in research
- Translate University research results into products that solve unmet needs
- Attract new and existing companies to Gainesville and Florida and stimulate the formation of new, small, high technology businesses in the State
- Stimulate economic development and competitiveness in Gainesville, Alachua, and the State of Florida through collaborations with regional and state entities committed to economic development