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Job Posting: Data Management Specialist

UK Innovate is hiring a Data Management Specialist to support data-driven decision-making across our innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship programs. This role will manage data systems, streamline reporting processes and ensure accurate tracking of metrics related to research, partnerships and economic impact.

Job Posting: Senior Contracts Manager

UK Innovate is hiring a Senior Contracts Manager to support technology commercialization and innovation partnerships. This role will manage and negotiate a variety of agreements including IP licenses, NDAs and MTAs.

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.

October 2024 UK Innovate Newsletter

The October edition of the Innovation Insider includes a recap of Patent Palooza, details on the upcoming 2025 Kentucky Innovator Challenge and updates from Launch Blue, including new UAccel and Pre-Seed Accelerator cohorts.

September 2023 UK Innovate Newsletter

The September edition of the Innovation Insider highlights Ian McClure’s new leadership role in healthcare innovation at UK HealthCare, Dr. Ilhem Messaoudi’s appointment as acting vice president for research and the announcement of founding members of the Estate Whiskey Alliance.

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