From Ingenuity to Impact
At the University of Central Florida’s Technology Transfer Office, groundbreaking research becomes the technologies, products and companies that solve real challenges and grow the economy. By connecting UCF innovators with industry partners, we fuel startups and accelerate the journey from lab to marketplace–advancing solutions that improve lives and drive tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Our Mission
The UCF Office of Technology Transfer advances the university’s mission by transforming innovative research and discoveries into real-world solutions that benefit society. Through strategic intellectual property management, industry partnerships, licensing, and entrepreneurial support, we empower UCF researchers to translate knowledge into products, services, and companies that drive economic growth, improve quality of life, and create lasting impact for communities locally and globally.
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UCF is America’s Partnership University®—committed to developing and strengthening collaborations to transform promising research into products and services that benefit society.
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Featured Technology
Method for Better Sintering Lunar Soil Using Less Energy
UCF system offers faster sintering of lunar soil while using less power. The moon contains a wide variety of building materials for landing pads, radiation protection, meteoroid shields, and other uses.
Dr. Sudipta Seal’s Collaborations Lead to Versatile Nanoceria Platform for Treating Diabetic Wounds, Lung Injury, and Heart Attack
Dr. Sudipta Seal, UCF Pegasus Professor, specializes in nanoceria research with applications in cancer treatment, wound healing, and tissue regeneration. His work has led to 88 UCF inventions and over 450 journal papers, making a lasting impact on biomedical science.
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