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Job Posting: Technology Development Program Director

Want to lead health care innovation that makes a real impact? UK Innovate is hiring a Technology Development Program Director for our UKHC Innovation team!

July 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The July edition of the Innovation Insider highlights GAME Change being named an NSF Regional Innovation Engines semifinalist, a major recognition from the National Science Foundation. This issue also features the release of UK Innovate’s 2021–2024 Annual Report, an update on UK HealthCare innovation efforts, the latest UAccel cohort and upcoming events including Patent Palooza! 2025.

June 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The June edition of the Innovation Insider highlights the announcement of the first wave of certified products from the Estate Whiskey Alliance® and the launch of the TRUST Hub, a new pillar under UK Innovate advancing people-centered innovation. This issue also includes updates from the Summer 2025 UAccel cohort, funding opportunities for UK faculty, staff news and a save-the-date for Patent Palooza! 2025.

May 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The May edition of the Innovation Insider highlights the University of Kentucky’s new partnership with Lockheed Martin to advance innovation in engineering. This issue also features a recap of the Blueprints for Innovation event on intellectual property in Kentucky, an IMPACT Award project focused on preparing students to be work-ready, and Launch Blue’s UAccel Quick Start + I-Corps spring graduates. Plus, staff updates, job openings and more.

April 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The April edition of the Innovation Insider highlights the University of Kentucky’s recognition among the top 100 worldwide universities granted U.S. patents in 2024. This issue also features updates from the 2025 Kentucky Innovator Challenge, the launch of UAccel Healthcare, upcoming events, funding opportunities and more.

March 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The March edition of the Innovation Insider features updates on the 2025 Kentucky Innovator Challenge, UK startups selected for the Southeast Venture Showcase and the launch of the Estate Whiskey Certified™ program. You'll also find opportunities to apply for the new UAccel Healthcare Cohort, job openings at UK Innovate, highlights from this month's community engagement and more.

February 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The February edition of the Innovation Insider features a bestselling book created by UK’s 4-H team, the announcement of Launch Blue’s Spring 2025 UAccel Quick Start + I-Corps Cohort and upcoming events like Coffee Science Unfiltered and the Kentucky Innovator Challenge.

January 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The January edition of the Innovation Insider features Launch Blue’s new programs to support future innovation leaders and Zachary Stacy’s promotion to associate director of intellectual property development. You'll also find upcoming events and job opportunities.

December 2024 UK Innovate Newsletter

The December edition of the Innovation Insider highlights Dr. Dibakar Bhattacharyya’s recognition as a 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellow, registration information for the 2025 Kentucky Innovator Challenge and a feature on UK physicians mentoring undergraduate engineers.

November 2024 UK Innovate Newsletter

The November edition of the Innovation Insider features Matthew Upton’s appointment as director of technology commercialization, the announcement of OneUK’s second cohort of strategic business partners and Elizabeth Knapp’s contribution to a new publication in the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology Reports.

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