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06/17/2026

This , we're spotlighting pedestrian safety in Florida!🚶‍♂️

Presented by UF Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment- ESSIE graduate student Faizur Ruhman, this research examines whether pedestrian-safety outreach materials and events are actually reaching the communities that need them most.

The UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering research goes beyond traditional "before and after" studies. With pedestrian crashes increasing across the state, the findings could help improve outreach efforts, raise public awareness, and inform future safety policies.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/oGjeZl5-s8w

Since the start, Miami has been an opportunity for University of Florida-affiliated to get in front of South Florida...
06/16/2026

Since the start, Miami has been an opportunity for University of Florida-affiliated to get in front of South Florida’s vibrant investor and entrepreneurial ecosystem.🐊

is one of the nation’s most active startup hubs, with immense talent spanning across its colleges and universities. So, for this year’s event, we are opening the opportunity to pitch to Florida-affiliated companies!

Curious if your startup is the right fit? Find all the criteria and requirements for applying below. 🔽

Don't miss your chance to showcase your innovation on November 5.💡Apply now! https://innovate.research.ufl.edu/gatorpitch-startup-pitch-application/

06/10/2026

This , we're spotlighting thermal management in space! 🚀

Highlighted by UF Department of Chemical Engineering graduate student Thomas Corbin, this research explores how fluid motion can be used to manage heat in microgravity environments.

Researchers in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering are studying how vertically shaking passive fluids can remove heat from electronics and life-support systems without relying on costly mechanical components prone to failure. The long-term vision includes applications for satellites, future space stations, and even lunar habitats!

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/6OhgHui-KaA

06/08/2026

Welcome back to ! 🚀

Today, Erin Henderson joins Jackson Streeter in the elevator to pitch X-tosis, a company developing therapies targeting mitochondrial dysfunction, a key driver of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.

X-tosis focuses on addressing pathological cell death driven by mitochondrial dysfunction, aiming to preserve cellular function and improve patients' lives.

By targeting a shared biological driver across multiple neurodegenerative diseases, the company aims to advance therapies that could bring new hope to patients and families affected worldwide.

🌐 Learn more about X-tosis here: https://www.x-tosis.com/

If you're an entrepreneur with a story to share and a company to pitch, send us a direct message!

06/03/2026

This , we're highlighting Synvitta Diagnostics, a biotech company known for its innovative medical diagnostic technology through precision-engineered biomarker systems. 🩺

Traditional diagnostic tools require complex equipment, often forcing hospitals to send tests out, which leads to long wait times and incomplete results for doctors. Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer Rainara Almeida shares how Synvitta is improving the speed and accuracy of testing when every second counts.

As a UF Innovate Accelerate client, Synvitta is advancing high-performance immunoassays that bring faster, more accurate diagnostic testing closer to the point of care.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/0AGfvN7om4g

06/01/2026

GatorPitch, UF Innovate’s premier startup pitch competition, returns to Miami this fall, and applications are OPEN! 🚨

The event is expanding, and the opportunity to pitch is available to Florida-affiliated companies. We are seeking investment-ready, student-led startups across the FinTech, AI, AgTech, DeepTech, MedTech, and dual-use industries. This is your chance to get in front of Miami’s active investor and innovation community!

Applications close on Friday, September 4. Apply here! ▶️ https://innovate.research.ufl.edu/gatorpitch-startup-pitch-application/

So, what does it mean to be Florida-affiliated? Here’s the breakdown.👇

🌴 Companies that have licensed technology from a Florida university

🌴Companies that are current members of a Florida-based business incubator

🌴 Companies located in Florida

🌴 Companies founded by current or former faculty and researchers of Florida universities

🌴 Companies founded by current students or alumni of Florida universities

We’re excited to see the talent has to offer. Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your company at ! 🐊

05/27/2026

This , we're spotlighting magnetic particle imaging research from the Rinaldi-Ramos Research Lab! 🧲

Graduate student Aniela Nozka from the UF Department of Chemical Engineering explains how this work could help researchers track where drugs go in the body in real time.

At the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, the team uses iron oxide tracers and flash nanoprecipitation to visualize therapies as they move through the body. This approach could help clinicians better understand drug delivery and personalize treatment dosing for patients.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/I1xze6--EqU

05/20/2026

This , we're spotlighting the future of construction with concrete 3D printing research at the University of Florida! 🏗️

Graduate student Tor Slowe from UF Industrial and Systems Engineering in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering discusses his work on monitoring, detecting, and mitigating internal and external defects in large-scale concrete 3D printing.

This research focuses on improving how the printing process is controlled and understood to support more reliable and safer 3D-printed structures.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/nSa0mAjn374

05/13/2026

How can satellite imagery help identify which beaches are safe for vehicles? 🌊

This , we're highlighting University of Florida research using high-resolution satellite imagery to assess vehicle trafficability on sandy beaches with complex topography.

Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, the UF Center for Coastal Solutions project explores applications for military and naval landings, evacuation route planning, and improving public awareness of which beach areas are safe and accessible for vehicles.

UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering graduate student Stephen Adusei explains how this research can help determine optimal vehicle routes and guide planning efforts.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/D9BERJOwYaw

05/06/2026

This , we're spotlighting University of Florida research that developed an AI-powered tool for early detection and severity prediction of knee osteoarthritis (OA)! ⚕️

The system allows users to upload an existing X-ray image, which is then analyzed to determine whether knee osteoarthritis is present and, if so, its severity.

Gopal Manukonda explains how this UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering technology supports early diagnosis, helping identify the condition before symptoms become severe and enabling more timely care and management.

🎥 Watch the segment below or visit our YouTube channel to learn more. Special thanks to SCAD Media, LLC and WCJB TV20 News for producing this feature.

🔗: https://youtu.be/g7OcxzIww9E

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