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Exciting news! 🎉 UR Ventures has a new and improved website to better serve YOU! We've made it easier for you to find what you're looking for with simplified navigation and an updated design. Our improved site will make it easier to: 🔄 Explore the technology transfer process 💡 Submit an invention disclosure 🔍 Discover university technologies available for licensing 📚 Learn more about helpful university resources 🤝 Connect with our team Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eHeRJquF – and let us know what you think! #WebsiteUpgrade | #URVentures | #TechTransfer | #Innovation 

Explore how single-cell and spatial technologies can advance your research. Meet experts from 10x Genomics and CART's Genomics Research Center (GRC) to discuss Chromium Single Cell, Visium Spatial, and Xenium In Situ applications. Don’t miss this opportunity for hands-on guidance, pilot savings, and insights into cutting-edge genomics tools! This Wednesday. Event details ⬇️ #CART #URochesterResearch #genomics

🎙️ New Episode Alert: UR Ventures Tech Hustle and Buzzle Podcast – Episode 9! 🚀 In this episode, Dina Uzri talks with Albert Huang, MD a UR alum, surgeon, and serial medtech entrepreneur, about his transition from practicing medicine to founding Allotrope Medical (https://lnkd.in/gMQvjMG). Albert shares insights on prototyping, market research, and product development and highlights the critical role Y Combinator (https://lnkd.in/e9T3RPw) played in his startup journey. He also discusses the challenges of fundraising, product iteration, and navigating an acquisition, as well as key lessons for aspiring medtech founders. If you’re interested in healthcare technology and entrepreneurship, this episode is for you! 🌟 What You’ll Learn: • Embracing a hands-on mindset is key—don’t be afraid to do early prototyping at home • Surrounding oneself with experienced individuals is key to success • Accelerators such as Y Combinator provide invaluable guidance for first-time entrepreneurs • Iterating on product design was a game-changer for Allotrope Medical’s success • Marketing and messaging are critical for medtech products 🎧 Listen now: • Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGfk5Utb • Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eV4gF6fP Stay tuned every other week for more conversations on tech transfer, innovation, and bringing research to life! #Medtech | #MedDevices | #Entrepreneurship | #HealthcareTech | #Startups | #TechTransfer

Our team had a blast at this year's AUTM conference in National Harbor, Maryland, celebrating 50 years of advancing technology transfer! 🎉 It was an incredible experience joining over 2,000 technology transfer professionals from around the globe. The conference featured more than 90 educational sessions and countless networking opportunities. We gained valuable insights on industry trends, intellectual property commercialization, strategies for accelerating research impact, legal and protection frameworks, and how to foster and support new ventures. It was a great chance to connect with like-minded professionals and gain knowledge that will shape the future of tech transfer! 💡 On Thursday, Harl Tolbert participated in the Visit to the Hill, where he joined AUTM members for Advocacy Day, meeting with Senators and Representatives to highlight the importance of technology transfer. It was a packed week full of learning and networking. Now, it’s time to put these insights into action—back to work! Huge thanks to AUTM for a great conference. Looking forward to next year already! #AUTM2025 | #TechTransfer | #Innovation Kate Jordon Dina Uzri PhD, MBA McKenna Geiger, MS Curtis Broadbent Cynthia H. Zhang

🎙️ New Episode Alert: UR Ventures Tech Hustle and Buzzle Podcast – Episode 8! 🚀 In this episode, Dina Uzri chats with Stephanie Curcio, co-founder and CEO of NLPatent (https://www.nlpatent.com/), an AI-powered patent research platform transforming the way intellectual property professionals navigate complex patent landscapes. Stephanie shares her journey from practicing IP law to launching a tech startup, highlighting the challenges of patent research, the role of AI in democratizing access to patent data, and the future of legal tech. She also reflects on the adaptability required to succeed in entrepreneurship and the lessons she’s learned along the way. 🌟 Insights from the Episode: • AI is transforming patent research, making it faster and more accessible • Startups must adapt to evolving technology and market demands • Building NLPatent required both professional and personal growth as a founder • Strong leadership and a positive mindset are essential for entrepreneurial success 🎧 Listen now: • Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGfk5Utb • Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eV4gF6fP Tune in every other week for more conversations on innovation, tech transfer, and the journey from research to impact! #AI | #PatentResearch | #Entrepreneurship | #IPLaw | #TechTransfer

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻! Over the past year, CART has facilitated 564 PI collaborations, cultivated 47 external partnerships, and supported 368 grants—all powered by 60 staff members dedicated to advancing your research 🚀 By combining cutting-edge technology with deep scientific expertise, we work alongside you to generate the most reliable, reproducible data—because your discoveries move science forward. Scientific discovery is a shared pursuit, and we're honored to be in it with you. #CART #URMC #URochesterResearch #BiomedicalResearch #Innovation

Today, we celebrate National Inventors' Day—a day dedicated to the brilliant minds who turn ideas into reality. It falls on February 11 in honor of Thomas Edison’s birthday, a fitting tribute to one of history’s most prolific inventors. At UR Ventures, we’re proud to work alongside the incredible inventors at the University of Rochester. From groundbreaking medical technologies to advancements in engineering and optics, our researchers continue to push the boundaries of innovation. To all past, present, and future UR inventors—thank you for your curiosity, persistence, and vision. Your ideas drive progress, and we’re honored to help bring them to the world. #NationalInventorsDay | #Innovation | #UniversityOfRochester | #Inventions

🎙️ New Episode Alert: UR Ventures Tech Hustle and Buzzle Podcast – Episode 7! 🚀 In this episode, Dina Uzri sits down with Susana Marcos, UR Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of the University of Rochester Center for Visual Science, and a trailblazer in visual optics and ocular imaging. Susana shares her journey from physics to optics, detailing her groundbreaking work in advancing eye evaluation technologies and the challenges of bringing these innovations to market. She also discusses the importance of collaboration between academia and industry, as well as the exciting future of personalized treatments and adaptive optics in eye care. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! 🌟 Key Takeaways: • Building diverse teams and aligning with market needs is crucial for commercialization • Understanding clinical implications is vital for advancing eye care • Adaptive optics and personalized treatments are revolutionizing eye care • The Center for Visual Science drives innovative, interdisciplinary vision research 🎧 Listen now: • Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGfk5Utb • Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eV4gF6fP Be sure to tune in every other week for more valuable insights on innovation, tech transfer, and the path from research to real-world impact! #CVS | #OcularImaging | #Innovation | #VisualScience | #Entrepreneurship

📈 After two years of decline, venture capital funding is seeing a rebound — rising to $209B in 2024. The Rochester Business Journal spoke with NextCorps’ James Senall, Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan, and board member Theresa Mazzullo about trends in investor interest and what this shift means for tech startups. https://lnkd.in/gbNs_qr5

💡 Thinking about taking your groundbreaking research from the lab to the market? Whether you're in the early stages or ready to take the next step, the journey from idea to commercialization can be complex—but it doesn't have to be. At UR Ventures, we help researchers navigate this process, and we've compiled 5 essential tips to guide you along the way. 👉 Swipe through for insights that can help you turn your research into a real-world solution.