By Brandon Ward UGA’s chapter of the National Academy of Inventors launches with 31 founding members composed of faculty from a range of disciplines. (Photo by Brandon Ward) The academy promotes innovation and the societal impact of academic inventions The University of Georgia officially launched its chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) during a kickoff […]

By Brandon Ward The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved UGA’s Hitesh Handa and Ron Orlando as Regents’ Entrepreneurs at its Feb. 11 meeting. This honor acknowledges faculty members who have successfully transformed research into commercial applications. Initially granted for three years with the possibility of extension, the designation includes a one-time $10,000 cash award. […]

For the first time since 2019, Innovation Gateway hosted an Innovation Celebration on Feb. 5, honoring University of Georgia inventors and entrepreneurs for their contributions over the past five years. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Gateway would host an annual luncheon to celebrate the achievements of UGA innovators over the preceding year. This year, it […]