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1175 TOTAL CORPORATE ENGAGEMENTS

As of 05/31/2025

69 TOTAL LICENSES & OPTIONS EXECUTED

As of 05/31/2025

20 TOTAL PRIMARY SOCIAL INNOVATION DISCLOSURES SUBMITTED

As of 05/31/2025

50 TOTAL PATENTS ISSUED WORLDWIDE

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UK INNOVATE LAUNCHES TRUST HUB TO ADVANCE MEANINGFUL INNOVATION

UK Innovate has launched the TRUST Hub, which stands for Translating Research through Universal Solutions Together. The hub brings together translational research, community partnerships, entrepreneurial support and sustainable design under one mission: advancing meaningful innovation through a human-centered lens. It applies universal design principles and co-creates solutions that align with partner goals.

The TRUST Hub includes Social Innovation, Community Health Innovation, Launch Blue and the Sustainable Futures Design Lab.

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Announcements

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.

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