Research Awards 2021Innovation Gateway congratulates Hitesh Handa and John RuterMoreUGA ranks No. 1Reclaims top spot with AUTM for products based on researchMoreSenior InventorsThree UGA faculty elected Senior Members of National Academy of InventorsMoreStartup head startNew licensing program aimed to support UGA startupsMoreGuide to IP & Technology TransferAn informal guide for UGA faculty, staff and studentsMore MOVING NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO THE MARKETPLACE Technology Transfer Points of Pride Entrepreneurs UGA Research NewsUsing community science to illuminate firefly habitats in metro AtlantaMany people have fond memories of summer evenings spent chasing the bright flashes of yellow-green light illuminating their backyard or favorite park. They remember the joy of catching one in their hands and watching the light peek out from the gaps between their fingers. The insect responsible for many of these flashes of light and […]UGA research on milkweed breeding featured on the cover of HortScienceUniversity of Georgia researchers created the first successful interspecific hybridization of milkweed (Asclepias sp.), landing them the cover of the July issue of the journal HortScience. The research, led by College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences doctoral candidate Mary Lewis and horticulture professor Matthew Chappell, focused on breeding a milkweed plant with commercially desirable traits that would support pollinators. The […]UGA researcher receives $1.75 million to study age-related disease resistanceLike people, plants face challenges from microbial pathogens throughout their lifespan. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has provided Li Yang, an assistant professor of plant immunity at the University of Georgia, with the Maximizing Investors’ Research Award (MIRA) totaling $1.75 million to continue his research on the molecular mechanisms of age-related resistance in plants. […]Menu of changes could cut Georgia’s carbon footprint by 50% by 2030Georgia’s sunshine, trees, agriculture and construction industries could help the state reduce its carbon footprint by half in less than a decade, according to a new study by a team of scientists from the state’s leading universities. The study was conducted as part of Drawdown Georgia, a project that aims to identify solutions to climate […]How heritage brands can sidestep the ‘curse of the original’Founded in 1853. Made in our hometown of Chicago. A fourth-generation family business. Would claims like these make you more likely to buy a product? If so, you’re not alone. These are all examples of heritage branding, a marketing strategy that emphasizes a company’s long history and enduring values. It’s a common tactic — and […]More Research News Events No upcoming events. More Events Startups & Licensing News Innovation District Showcase – April 14 Join us on April 14 at the Innovation Hub or online as we celebrate and showcase the UGA Innovation District and Athens Startup Week! Read more → Athens Startup Week is April 12-16 Athens Startup Week, a showcase of the growing entrepreneurship community in Athens and at the University of Georgia, is April 12–16. Read more → More Startups & Licensing News Connect to Gateway Twitter LinkedIn Subscribe to Newsletter UGA Innovation District See Innovation District SiteSubscribe to Innovation District Newsletter
Innovation District Showcase – April 14 Join us on April 14 at the Innovation Hub or online as we celebrate and showcase the UGA Innovation District and Athens Startup Week! Read more →
Athens Startup Week is April 12-16 Athens Startup Week, a showcase of the growing entrepreneurship community in Athens and at the University of Georgia, is April 12–16. Read more →
