The University of Delaware recently honored its innovative researchers at the annual Inventor’s Recognition event, celebrating nearly 800 innovations developed by UD faculty and staff since 2009. Their work spans microrobots for targeted drug delivery, advanced aerospace-grade materials, adaptive ankle-foot prosthetic controls, and agricultural microbes. With more than $249.6 million in sponsored research funding this year, the university’s ecosystem—through its Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships and the NSF Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program—is investing in new infrastructure to help translate research into practice. The Innovation Ambassadors, supported through ART, serve as mentors and connectors, sharing their experience to foster a vibrant culture of innovation across the university. Read more about the event and UD’s culture of innovation here.