MATTHEW UPTON NAMED ACTING DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION

UK Innovate is pleased to announce that Matthew Upton has been appointed Acting Director of Technology Commercialization. In his new role, Upton will oversee a team managing the University's intellectual property, licensing and startup portfolios.

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By The Numbers

142 total innovations

disclosed in FY 2024

56 social innovations

disclosed in FY 2024

162 intellectual property

filed in FY 2024

43 patents

issued in FY 2024

66 licenses & options

executed in FY 2024

1068 agreements

executed in FY 2024

$4.35 million

in gross royalty income in FY 2024

$7.6 million

in income distributed to innovators since 2010

$20.3 million

in income distributed to colleges & departments since 2010

675 worldwide patent assets

in FY 2024

7 new UK startups

formed in FY 2024

2024 UK WOMEN INNOVATORS NETWORK EVENT

On March 19, 2024, the UK Women Innovators Network (UKWIN) celebrated Women's History Month with its annual UKWIN event.

Taunya A. Phillips, Director of the UK Office of Technology Commercialization, kicked off the afternoon's festivities with introductory remarks, followed by an enlightening keynote address from Dr. Almesha L. Campbell, Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Jackson State University.

The panel discussion, led by Dr. Kendra Hargis-Stenzel, featured accomplished female innovators who shared insights into their journeys and the pivotal role of innovation in driving progress. The panelists included Janine Barnett, Perinatal Research Assistant Director, College of Nursing; Dr. April Fernando, Associate Director, Center for Innovation in Population Health; Michelle Fernando, MA, Operations Director, College of Public Health; and Dr. Angela Gutierrez Echeverri, UK SRC Liaison, Postdoctoral Trainee.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at next year's event!