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Job Posting: Contract Specialist for UK Innovate

UK Innovate is hiring a Contract Specialist to join the Technology Commercialization team at the University of Kentucky. This role supports the drafting and negotiation of agreements that advance research translation, industry partnerships and intellectual property commercialization across the university.The position works closely with faculty innovators and external partners to help move university technologies to market and strengthen UK’s innovation ecosystem.

University of Kentucky to receive laboratory equipment from US WorldMeds valued at $1.34 million

UK will receive a donation of laboratory equipment, valued at $1.34 million, from US WorldMeds, a privately held pharmaceutical company headquartered in Louisville, Ky.

December 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

December 2025 edition of the Innovation Insider newsletter

November 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

November 2025 edition of the Innovation Insider newsletter

October 2025 UK Innovate Newseltter

October 2025 edition of the Innovation Insider newsletter

Job Posting: Associate Director, Commercialization

UK Innovate is seeking an Associate Director, Commercialization to join the Technology Commercialization team. This role supports the translation of university research into real-world impact through licensing, industry partnerships and startup formation.This position is ideal for professionals with experience in technology commercialization, business development or licensing who are interested in working closely with researchers and external partners to move innovations to market.Applications close January 11, 2026.

September 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

September 2025 Issue of the UK Innovate Newsletter

August 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The August edition of the Innovation Insider highlights the first research grant awardees of the Estate Whiskey Alliance® and features the story of Madison Bates, a UK doctoral candidate and founder of R.A.M. Devices. This issue also shares staff updates and news from our growing partnership with Lockheed Martin.

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.

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