UF Innovate Tech Licensing

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks myelin in the central nervous system, causing neuroinflammation and progressive neurological damage. Current treatments rely on broad immune modulation or suppression, require long-term use, and carry significant safety risks.

To address this challenge, Dr. Brad E. Hoffman at the University of Florida has developed a first-in-class antigen-specific immunotherapy designed to restore immune tolerance in MS. This liver-directed approach generates myelin-specific regulatory T cells (Tregs) to suppress harmful autoimmune responses while preserving normal immune function selectively. 💡

By targeting the underlying immune dysregulation driving MS, this precision immunology platform aims to reduce neuroinflammation and restore durable immune balance. The scalable technology has potential applications across additional autoimmune diseases, including Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other immune-mediated disorders.

🔗 Read more and license this tech today: https://ufinnovate.technologypublisher.com/techcase/MP24054

Detecting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks quickly after trauma or surgery is critical, but standard lab tests are expensive and take hours. 💧

University of Florida researchers developed a low-cost bedside test strip that detects CSF leaks in under five minutes using a small fluid sample.
This fast, affordable test could help clinicians identify leaks earlier at the patient's bedside while reducing testing costs.

This tech is available for licensing!

🔗 Learn more: https://ufinnovate.technologypublisher.com/techcase/MP26046

Managing airborne dust in woodworking and construction is a major challenge. It poses health risks to workers, complicates OSHA compliance, and can damage sensitive robotic equipment. 🗑️

To solve this issue, researchers at the University of Florida have developed the Stepped Integrated Debris Management System (S-IDMS). This multi-chamber cyclone design redirects the airflow generated by cutting blades to capture debris at the source. Instead of relying on powerful external suction, the system uses the blade's own airflow to achieve a debris capture rate of more than 99%.

The result is reduced worker exposure to harmful dust, less contamination of CNC and robotic equipment, reduced maintenance downtime, and cleaner wood dust and metal shavings that are better suited for recycling.

This tech is available now for licensing!

🔗: https://ufinnovate.technologypublisher.com/techcase/MP26040

The date is set for Standing InnOvation! 💡

innovators, mark your calendars for October 21st. This year's celebration will be bigger and better than ever, and we are excited to announce that we are moving to the Reitz Union on campus.

This special event honors the creative minds at the University of Florida who have worked with our office to bring their ideas to life, and we cannot wait to recognize their incredible accomplishments from FY26.

Stay tuned for more details!

Need a faster way to license University of Florida technology? With our Express Licensing portal, select technologies are available through one-click licensing! 🐊

Depending on the intended use, technologies are available for immediate download or after approval, for free or a fee. No haggling, no negotiating, and no long wait times.

Browse our available technologies below, and check back often as our Express Licensing catalog continues to grow!

👉 View available technologies: https://e-lucid.research.ufl.edu/products

Congratulations to Dr. Mark M. Tehranipoor, the new dean of the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering! 🎉🐊

A globally recognized researcher in cyber/hardware security and IoT, Tehranipoor previously chaired the University of Florida's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE Florida). His work has resulted in multiple patents through UF Innovate Tech Licensing.

With a strong foundation in research and innovation, Tehranipoor joins a college with a broad portfolio of research efforts advancing new discoveries and technologies.

Read more: https://news.ufl.edu/2026/07/engineering-dean/

Manual material handling slows down industrial construction and drives up labor costs. For robotics to succeed, materials need to arrive in the exact right position every time. That's difficult with wood and steel studs, where inconsistent placement can slow production and reduce accuracy. 🛠️

Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a fully autonomous material supply station (AMSS) to solve this challenge. The system uses a compact, magazine-style storage unit with adaptive mechanisms to precisely position and manage materials before robotic pickup, allowing assembly robots to operate more efficiently and reliably.

By improving material handling, this innovation simplifies industrial construction, improves reliability, reduces maintenance, lowers costs, and supports high-throughput production. Its reconfigurable design allows it to adapt to a wide range of wood and steel studs used in modern building projects.

License this tech today!
🔗: https://ufinnovate.technologypublisher.com/techcase/MP26039

Last call to submit your paper to the IEEE International Symposium on Hardware-Oriented Security and Trust (HOST)! 📢

This is your last chance to submit your application to join IEEE as it celebrates its 20th annual event in May 2027 in Washington, DC. HOST 2027 welcomes original research spanning topics across AI and hardware security, security verification, privacy solutions, and many more.

Submit your paper by July 22nd!

🔗: https://host.conferences.computer.org/2027/call-for-papers/

Traditional 3D concrete printing uses flat layers, but these weak interfaces can limit strength and durability. 🏗️

Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a 3D concrete printing system that replaces traditional flat-layer printing with a continuous helical printing path, creating stronger, more structurally unified concrete structures.

This innovation boosts structural integrity, with tests showing up to a 97.3% improvement in flexural strength compared to conventional methods. Compatible with a wide range of concrete formulations and structural geometries, the technology offers a scalable approach to faster, stronger, and more reliable construction.

This tech is available now for licensing!

🔗: https://ufinnovate.technologypublisher.com/tech/3D_Concrete_Printing_System_for_Developing_Construction_Structures

Buildings account for a significant amount of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Within the U.S., they account for nearly 40% of U.S. energy consumption. However, many building management systems still rely on static models that fail to capture real-time environmental or human-related data. This disconnect poses a significant challenge for the architecture and construction industries, as traditional simulation tools often require labor-intensive manual integration for each new project. 🛠️

Researchers in the UF Rinker School of Construction Management have developed a digital twin platform that bridges this gap by creating a bi-directional interface between NVIDIA™ Omniverse and the EnergyPlus™ simulation engine. The platform uses a unique connector module to synchronize static building data with live IoT sensor data, enabling high-fidelity, real-time energy analysis and predictive maintenance.

This innovation enables building operators to run instant "what-if" scenarios to optimize heating and cooling efficiency without invasive physical testing. By visualizing energy performance through a dynamic digital twin, this technology supports smarter architectural design and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This tech is available now for licensing!

🔗: https://ufinnovate.technologypublisher.com/techcase/MP26067