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.
FY 2025 Highlights
873
TOTAL CORPORATE ENGAGEMENTS
As of 03/31/2025
710
TOTAL ECOSYSTEM ACTIVE CLIENTS
As of 03/31/2025
17
TOTAL PRIMARY SOCIAL INNOVATION DISCLOSURES SUBMITTED
As of 03/31/2025
48
TOTAL PATENTS ISSUED WORLDWIDE
As of 03/31/2025
2025 KENTUCKY INNOVATOR CHALLENGE SPARKS COLLABORATION AND INSPIRATION
More than 250 leaders from Kentucky’s business, research and academic communities gathered for the 2025 Kentucky Innovator Challenge, hosted by UK Innovate on April 15 at the Gatton Student Center.
The event featured two panels, four keynotes and nine TED-style talks from corporate leaders on the future of innovation in health care, agriculture and engineering.
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