UK Innovate UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky drives economic, societal and entrepreneurial growth by advancing research through commercialization, healthcare innovations, corporate partnerships, social innovation and economic development.

On April 23, UK Innovate partnered with C4IP and KYIPA to co-host Blueprints for Innovation, a special event focused on the role of intellectual property in driving invention and economic growth in Kentucky. The event featured a fireside chat with U.S. Representative Thomas Massie and former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu on the national impact of patents.

A panel discussion led by UK’s Ian McClure explored how IP supports university research and commercialization, followed by a networking reception to foster continued collaboration.