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UF Innovate is accepting applications from University of Florida faculty innovators for its 2026 Innovation Fund, which provides funding to de-risk technologies and enhance their commercial potential. The program aims to accelerate technology development and translation, support licensing, attract external investment, or enable startup formation to maximize societal and economic impact. This spring, UF Innovate will award three grants of up to $50,000 and four grants of $25,000 through a competitive, multi-phase review process that includes application screening, mentorship, finalist pitches, and external judging, with projects running through May 2027.<\/p>\n

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