Organization Overview

OUR MISSION
UF Innovate is building business on innovation. It is the umbrella organization uniting the four entities that drive the innovation ecosystem at UF. Based at one of the nation’s leading research institutions, UF Innovate comprises Tech Licensing, Ventures, Pathways, and an Accelerate program, which includes two business incubators, The Hub and Sid Martin Biotech. Together, those organizations move research discoveries from the laboratory to the market. UF Innovate connects innovators with entrepreneurs, investors and industry, incubates startups and growth companies, and fosters a resilient economy — all in an effort to make the world a better place.
Karl LaPan Director, UF Innovate - Accelerate
Elliott Welker Assistant Director - Sid Martin Biotech Center
Jennifer Harrell Asst Director- The Hub
Lexi Salloum Community Coordinator
NACCE Logo Organization