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Driving Innovation Forward, 2026

Letter from the Director

Alan Bentley, M.A.

Bridging Ideas, Improving the Human Condition

The real-world impact of Vanderbilt’s research is felt globally. When we are able to bridge the gap between early discovery and the marketplace, we deliver tangible benefits to society in the form of new products and services. We can even save people’s lives.

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Inventor Spotlight: Abhishek Dubey
Engineering the Future: Dubey’s Journey of Academic and Entrepreneurial Success
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Abhishek Dubey is a leader in cyber-physical systems and artificial intelligence, Vanderbilt College of Connect Computing's Associate Dean for Research, Chancellor Faculty Fellow, and Director of SCOPE lab.

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FY25 Highlights

The FY25 Highlights report showcases strong performance in technology transfer, intellectual property development, and commercialization activities for Fiscal Year 2025.

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FY25 Innovation Highlights
Vanderbilt CTTC drives record innovation impact in FY25
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Vanderbilt CTTC had an exceptional 2025 fiscal year, setting all-time records across multiple metrics while expanding the university's innovation impact.

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FY25 Startups
From Discovery to Market: Vanderbilt's Successful Startup Launch Year
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In fiscal year 2025, Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center launched 16 startups with faculty and staff across diverse disciplines.

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FY25 Licensing Activities
FY25 Licensing Activities
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In FY25, CTTC experienced growth in technology disclosures, licensing transactions, industry-sponsored research, and startups launched.

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2025 Master Innovator Awardees
Vanderbilt honors 2025 Master Innovators who drive breakthrough research and commercial impact
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The 2025 honorees represent diverse fields from infectious disease therapeutics to neuroscience drug discovery and biomedical engineering.

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FY25 Startup Spotlights
FY25 New Ventures Spotlight
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The New Venture Development team supports startups spun-out from Vanderbilt research by assessing concepts, assisting in company formation, and building relationships with investors.

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Innovation Catalyst Fund
Driving Societal Impact: The Innovation Catalyst Fund
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The Innovation Catalyst Fund has proven essential to transforming Vanderbilt’s research into real-world solutions by providing key translational financial support that bridges visionary ideas and practical applications.

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Vanderbilt Innovation Ambassadors
From lab to impact: Faculty helping faculty commercialize research discoveries
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The Innovation Ambassadors program trains ambassadors—faculty volunteers from departments across campus—to be peer resources for colleagues who are exploring pathways to commercialization.

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Kifa Therapeutics
Driving Therapeutic Innovation: Kifa Therapeutics and Parkinson's Research
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Craig Lindsley, Executive Director of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery (WCNDD) and Christopher James, CEO and Founder of Kifa Therapeutics, have partnered to develop innovative treatments for Parkinson’s disease.

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Industry Collaborations
FY25 Industry Collaborations
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The Industry Collaborations team connects corporate partners with Vanderbilt's research capabilities to enhance R&D efforts.

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Faculty-led Industry Partnership
Transforming Obesity Care Through AI and Industry Collaborations
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A $1 million grant from Eli Lilly and Company will fund a two-year project intended to bridge the gaps in obesity treatment by leveraging AI technologies at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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Innovation Highlights
FY25 Innovation Highlights
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Vanderbilt emphasizes innovation as a central pillar of its mission by actively contributing to broader innovation ecosystems on a local, national, and global level.

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Highlighting Innovation Accross the Southeast
Southeast Venture Showcase Highlights Innovation Across the Region
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Vanderbilt University and its Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization hosted the inaugural Southeast Venture Showcase April 21–23 at the W Nashville hotel.

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The Team Driving Innovation Forward
The Team Driving Innovation Forward
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The CTTC transforms intellectual property into industry applications, fosters regional economic development through local licensing, and supports the creation of new ventures.

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