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FY25 Industry Collaborations
The Industry Collaborations team connects corporate partners with Vanderbilt's research capabilities to enhance R&D efforts. -
FY25 Innovation Highlights
Vanderbilt emphasizes innovation as a central pillar of its mission by actively contributing to broader innovation ecosystems on a local, national, and global level. -
Driving Therapeutic Innovation: Kifa Therapeutics and Parkinson's Research
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. -
FY25 New Ventures Spotlight
The New Venture Development team supports startups spun-out from Vanderbilt research by assessing concepts, assisting in company formation, and building relationships with investors. -
Driving Societal Impact: The Innovation Catalyst Fund
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. -
From lab to impact: Faculty helping faculty commercialize research discoveries
The Innovation Ambassadors program trains ambassadors—faculty volunteers from departments across campus—to be peer resources for colleagues who are exploring pathways to commercialization. -
Engineering the Future: Dubey’s Journey of Academic and Entrepreneurial Success
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. -
FY25 Licensing Activities
In FY25, CTTC experienced growth in technology disclosures, licensing transactions, industry-sponsored research, and startups launched. -
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Driving Innovation Forward, 2026
We are committed to supporting entrepreneurs in launching new ventures, promoting collaborations with industry, and driving innovations to market that make real-world impact. -
From Discovery to Market: Vanderbilt's Successful Startup Launch Year
In fiscal year 2025, Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center launched 16 startups with faculty and staff across diverse disciplines.