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June 12, 2025

UH Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation Expands Team to Boost Faculty Support and Drive Impact

The University of Houston’s Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation has expanded its leadership team to strengthen support for faculty innovation and increase societal impact. With new directors in licensing, industry engagement, and intellectual property, OTTI aims to accelerate commercialization, build partnerships, and empower UH researchers to bring their discoveries to life.

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June 2, 2025

From Innovator to Founder – Turning Vision into Venture at Innov8Hub

This feature highlights the latest cohort of University of Houston’s Innov8Hub, a 12-week accelerator program helping faculty, students, and researchers turn breakthrough ideas into real-world ventures. From biotech and AI to clean energy and advanced rehabilitation tools, the story showcases the bold innovations—and the determined entrepreneurs—shaping the future through mentorship, market insight, and a final investor-ready pitch.

May 7, 2025

Macaw UAS Founder Alexandra Ulinski Pursues Strategic Partnerships and Prototype Development Following Innov8Hub Recognition

Macaw UAS founder Alexandra Ulinski is advancing prototype development and pursuing strategic partnerships following her second-place finish at UH’s Fall 2024 Innov8Hub Pitch Day. The story highlights her work on a modular drone platform for air quality monitoring and its potential applications across research, emergency response, and industry.

July 5, 2024

Ballistae Takes Aim at Tackling Global Warming as Newest Tech Bridge Tenant

The University of Houston's Technology Bridge welcomes Ballistae as its latest addition, strengthening the institution's reputation as a hub of innovation and transformative ideas.

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June 12, 2025

UH Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation Expands Team to Boost Faculty Support and Drive Impact

The University of Houston’s Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation has expanded its leadership team to strengthen support for faculty innovation and increase societal impact. With new directors in licensing, industry engagement, and intellectual property, OTTI aims to accelerate commercialization, build partnerships, and empower UH researchers to bring their discoveries to life.

June 2, 2025

From Innovator to Founder – Turning Vision into Venture at Innov8Hub

This feature highlights the latest cohort of University of Houston’s Innov8Hub, a 12-week accelerator program helping faculty, students, and researchers turn breakthrough ideas into real-world ventures. From biotech and AI to clean energy and advanced rehabilitation tools, the story showcases the bold innovations—and the determined entrepreneurs—shaping the future through mentorship, market insight, and a final investor-ready pitch.

May 7, 2025

Macaw UAS Founder Alexandra Ulinski Pursues Strategic Partnerships and Prototype Development Following Innov8Hub Recognition

Macaw UAS founder Alexandra Ulinski is advancing prototype development and pursuing strategic partnerships following her second-place finish at UH’s Fall 2024 Innov8Hub Pitch Day. The story highlights her work on a modular drone platform for air quality monitoring and its potential applications across research, emergency response, and industry.

May 5, 2025

UH Chem-E Car Team Heads to Nationals After Strong Regional Finish

After a strong second-place finish at the AIChE Southwest Regional Conference, the University of Houston’s Chem-E Car Team is headed to nationals this fall in Boston. Revived after years of inactivity, the team overcame technical and travel hurdles to earn their spot and is now focused on refining their innovative, chemically powered car for the national stage.

May 5, 2025

UH Tech Bridge Community Member Indapta Therapeutics Advances Clinical Trials with $22.5M Funding

UH Tech Bridge member Indapta Therapeutics has secured $22.5 million to advance clinical trials of its lead g-NK cell therapy, IDP-023, for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Backed by major investors and a $4.5 million CPRIT grant, Indapta’s progress reflects the strength of UH’s innovation ecosystem in driving biotech breakthroughs.

July 5, 2024

Ballistae Takes Aim at Tackling Global Warming as Newest Tech Bridge Tenant

The University of Houston's Technology Bridge welcomes Ballistae as its latest addition, strengthening the institution's reputation as a hub of innovation and transformative ideas.

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