The University of Georgia ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of commercial products to market based on its research, according to an annual survey conducted by AUTM (formerly the Association of University Technology Managers). For nine years UGA has placed in the top two and has been in the Top 5 in the 11 years the survey has been reported by AUTM.
UGA industry partners and startups released a record 66 new products developed from the university’s research in fiscal year 2023, on which the AUTM report is based.
These products include new drug development technology, research tools, sustainable fabric dyeing technology, a 3D scaffolding technology for cell manufacturing, software, and several new crop varieties such as peanut, blueberries and turfgrass, all showcasing the breadth of research at UGA.
“The innovative research conducted by our faculty, staff, and students leads to significant impacts across multiple industry sectors,” said Derek Eberhart, associate vice president for research and executive director of Innovation Gateway, UGA’s research commercialization program. “The No. 1 ranking is a testament to UGA’s commitment to industry collaboration and to applying research to find solutions to real-world challenges.”
This article comes to Now Habersham in partnership with WUGA News
