Queen Bee: Berry turns a sweet hobby into research & impact By Brandon Ward Jennifer Berry, Apicultural Research Professional and Lab Manager for the UGA Bee Program, recently achieved her Ph.D. and Triple Dawg status. She has been working with the Bee Program at UGA for over 20 years. (Photo by ...

UGA startup CytoNest Inc. launches its 1st commercial product By Brandon Ward Through grants from the Georgia Research Alliance, the Good Food Institute and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, CytoNest acquired the necessary tools, lab space, equipment and services to release their first product to the marketplace. (Photo by Lauren Corcino) ...

Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine headed to clinical trials By Brandon Ward The new vaccine is based on a viral delivery platform developed by He containing modified strains of parainfluenza virus 5, which causes kennel cough in dogs but is harmless to humans. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker) University of Georgia-based startup CyanVac LLC ...

Innovation Gateway hits the road to connect entrepreneurs to early-stage funding By Brandon Ward Photography By Brandon Ward  VIEW SLIDESHOW Innovation Gateway, along with the Center for Black Entrepreneurship and the UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Morehouse, cohosted the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) America’s Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour stop on May 14 in Atlanta ...

Planting seeds of success at Innovation Bootcamp By Brandon Ward Video By Brandon Ward Since its inception in 2019, Innovation Bootcamp has provided entrepreneurs with building blocks of success. An on-ramp to entrepreneurship, the program helps participants develop their “why” statement, streamline pitches, and build leadership necessary for success in business. In 2021, a $1.25 ...

Education, innovation soar through partnership with Delta By David Mitchell Video By UGA Development and Alumni Relations Communications The University of Georgia and Delta Air Lines have long partnered to help careers, research, education, and innovation off the ground. Since the beginning of its partnership with the university over 40 years ago, Delta ...

Valentine Nzengung named Regents’ Entrepreneur By Brandon Ward Valentine Nzengung, professor in the Department of Geology and founder of MuniRem Environmental, LLC, has been named as UGA’s third Regents’ Entrepreneur. MuniRem manufactures solutions for chemical neutralization of a broad range of explosives and chemical warfare agents. (Photo by Beth Chang for ...

Five professors named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors By Brandon Ward Five UGA professors were named NAI Senior Members, giving the university 16 in its history. Pictured (clockwise from left) are Elizabeth Brisbois, David Crich, Jack Huang, Ralph Tripp, and Paul Raymer. The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has selected five ...

When Puliyur met Sheba: UGA researchers find success collaborating in life and lab By Brandon Ward Puliyur and Sheba MohanKumar (seated, left to right) met at Madras Veterinary College in India. Now married, the tandem is innovating solutions for disorders related to the brain, endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular functions. Their company, ...

Innovation Bootcamp launches new alumni program By Brandon Ward   OPEN IMAGE Innovation Bootcamp alumni came together on Jan. 17, 2024, for Innovation Gateway’s first Reboot event. Reboot is a series of events for Bootcamp alumni to get to know participants from previous cohorts through networking and sharing updates on their entrepreneurial journey ...

Hu, Sellers named National Academy of Inventors Fellows By Brandon Ward Jack Hu and Holly Sellers They join 14 other UGA faculty members who have received the honor since the academy began electing fellows in 2012 University of Georgia Provost S. Jack Hu and Professor Holly Sellers have been elected Fellows of ...

UGA dedicates Truist Plaza By Brandon Ward University officials and Truist executives pose for a photo opportunity before the ribbon cutting at the Truist Plaza dedication ceremony. The ceremony commemorated a 2021 gift from Truist and a partnership that dates to 1967. (Photo by Justin Evans) The University of Georgia, Truist ...

UGA’s Ox Sox wins top spot at SEC Student Pitch Competition UGA Entrepreneurship Program hosted student startups from 13 universities at the ninth annual pitch contest By Merritt Melancon Posted October 24, 2023 Hairy Dawg poses for photos at the 2023 SEC student pitch competition on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Athens, ...

Business & Economy • Georgia Impact Two UGA programs recognized in national competition 5 days ago by Brandon Ward UGA students in the PROPEL Rural Student Scholars Program visit Baxley, Georgia, to learn about rural economic issues and help with a service project to beautify the downtown. (Shannah Montgomery) The awards are for ...

Georgia MBA student strikes a deal on Shark Tank Gently Soap founder Kristen Dunning takes her UGA-born soap to prime time By Merritt Melancon Posted October 2, 2023 When Kristen Dunning, a Georgia Full-Time MBA student and founder of Gently Soap, launched her sensitive skincare brand in 2021, she made a goal to ...

SEC Student Pitch Competition comes to UGA Student entrepreneurs from the 14 SEC schools come to Athens Oct. 23 for the pitch competition By Merritt Melancon Posted September 26, 2023 From software for reporting sustainability metrics to makeup that can stand up to a day in the gym — students from Southeastern ...

By David Mitchell Video By UGA Development and Alumni Relations Communications The University of Georgia and Truist have a longstanding relationship, dating back to 1967. During that period, the company has given over $2.5 million to support a range of areas at UGA, including career pathways for students and strengthening small businesses. From ...

Delta Innovation Hub provides new hive for creators of world’s first honeybee vaccine By Brandon Ward Dalan Animal Health moved to the Delta Innovation Hub on UGA’s campus in the fall of 2022. The company has shipped 500 doses of the world’s first honeybee vaccine, which it developed, to partners in ...

UGA again leads the nation in new products based on research By Brandon Ward Fiscal year 2022 saw 60 new products released based on UGA research. (Photo by Chamberlain Smith) The University of Georgia once again ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for number of commercial products to market based on its ...

UGA’s Innovation District is a hub for local businesses to learn the ropes Athens is a town known for arts, creativity and a vibrant collection of independent businesses. It is also home to the birthplace of public higher education in America: the University of Georgia.  Located at the intersection of downtown ...

Ox Sox translates foot funk into $10,000 at UGA Next Top Entrepreneur contest By Merritt Melancon Matt Tesvich’s mission is making the world smell better — one pair of socks at a time. Since launching his line of odor-killing Ox Sox, the Terry College management information systems major sold nearly 4,400 ...

A modern source for classic car parts wins UGA Entrepreneurship’s Idea Accelerator Subtitle: Psychology student’s 3D-printed car part business, Effingo, wins top prize of $2,500 Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 12:00pm By: Merritt Melancon Image: Whether it’s a 1979 Honda sedan or a 1969 Indian motorcycle, project cars and bikes ...

Plantfi grows above and beyond at UGA student entrepreneur competition By Amanda Budd Alex Breazu, founder of Plantfi, won the 2023 FABricate entrepreneurial pitch contest with his technology to sustainably track houseplant well-being.  Plantfi, a novel system to track plant moisture, sunlight and overall houseplant health, is the winner of University ...

UGA partners take home 2 Georgia Bio awards By Brandon Ward Georgia’s life sciences community celebrates outstanding accomplishments of individuals, companies and organizations each year at Georgia Bio’s Golden Helix Awards. This year, two University of Georgia affiliates—Georgia CTSA and Dalan Animal Health—will be honored for their impacts in innovation and ...