Tag: Innovation
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Veteran entrepreneurs mentor UGA startups
Expansion of program aims to provide deeper levels of support to faculty entrepreneurs.
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Smartphone app might help when picking peanuts
UGA-developed tool could help farmers save millions of dollars.
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Imaging software supports food safety initiatives
The software can identify pests and provide rapid diagnosis on food shipments.
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ThryftShip lands $2,500 UGA Idea Accelerator prize
Browser extension would ease order fulfillment roadblocks for Instagram e-tailers.
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Launch sends UGA’s first research satellite into space
The student-led project is on its way to the International Space Station.
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Student-designed satellite launch delayed
NASA has rescheduled the launch for 9:16 p.m. Friday.
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Grant funding to UGA startups climbs sharply
The amount of financial support has jumped more than 60%.
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UGA reaffirmed as Innovation and Economic Prosperity university
The university has distinguished itself for its record in regional economic development.
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Valentine Nzengung: Making the world a safer place
His inventions to neutralize explosives protect humans and the environment.
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UGA to host virtual Innovation Research Week
America’s Seed Fund focuses on next-generation research, development.
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Two professors elected NAI Senior Members
The National Academy of Inventors honor is for pioneers in their field.
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Hotel stay gifting service wins Summer Design Sprint
Students use design thinking to address local problems created by the pandemic.
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Incoming students get a taste of innovation
Dawg Camp Innovate introduces incoming students to entrepreneurship opportunities.
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Key programs relocate into Innovation District
The moves will strengthen UGA’s role in boosting economic vitality in Athens.
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UGA I-Corps cohort moves ideas to market
Eleven teams presented findings at the online I-Corps Summer 2020 Showcase.
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UGA Foundation commits up to $10 million for innovation
The funds will help bring new technology developed at UGA to the marketplace.
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UGA ranks high in innovation productivity
More than 175 companies have been built on the university’s research.
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3D printers used to create turtles for field work
The Science Library Makerspace is becoming a valuable resource to researchers.
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Tackling uncertainty with entrepreneurship
Two summer programs aim to equip students with entrepreneurial skills.
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Student-run fund Kickstarts student entrepreneurs
More than $70,000 has been awarded along with valuable education.
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UGA bioplastics technologies fuel state’s economy
Company bringing 200 jobs to Athens is an essential university partner.
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Coordinating efforts to protect medical professionals
College of Education alumni producing face shields for health care workers.
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Students create solutions for COVID-19 challenges
Winners address hygiene challenges facing Athens’ unsheltered population.
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Project to introduce middle schoolers to AI
Researchers aim to prepare students for a world driven by artificial intelligence.
