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FY 2025 Highlights

1,275 TOTAL CORPORATE ENGAGEMENTS in FY 2025

117 TOTAL INNOVATIONS DISCLOSED IN FY 2025

28 TOTAL PRIMARY SOCIAL INNOVATION DISCLOSURES SUBMITTED in FY 2025

61 TOTAL PATENTS ISSUED WORLDWIDE

Lockheed x UK

LOCKHEED MARTIN EXPANDS AT UK’S COLDSTREAM RESEARCH CAMPUS

Lockheed Martin has opened a new Engineering Center of Excellence at the University of Kentucky’s Coldstream Research Campus, adding up to 70 full-time jobs in Lexington. The facility will provide critical engineering support for transformative technologies while expanding the company’s presence in the Commonwealth, where it already employs more than 1,500 people. 

The opening builds on the recently announced partnership between Lockheed Martin and the University of Kentucky through UK Innovate. 

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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.

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