Clemson STRP (Seed Translational Research Project) FireReadyVR accepted to the Equalizer Startup program
Today we are celebrating Dr. Olivia McAnirlin, Co-Director of the Clemson Virtual Reality and Nature Lab and a key leader behind FireReady Virtual Reality, for her acceptance to the 2026 Physical Sciences cohort of Equalize Startups with her project, FireReady VR. ⚗️🧬🔬 FireReady VR is a platform designed to support wildfire readiness through the use of virtual reality, allowing […]
FSU Vice President for Research named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Florida State University Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, an honor that is nationally recognized as the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors. “This prestigious recognition is a testament to Dr. Patterson’s remarkable track record of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit,” said FSU President […]
FSU Awards Seed Grants to Translational Research Projects
Florida State University has awarded more than $500,000 in seed funding to accelerate commercialization of university research with strong translational potential. Upon completion of a competitive process with 66 letters of intent and 30 applications, six projects were awarded. They range from an AI-assisted chemical analysis platform to a digital therapy for pediatric ADHD patients. The awards were made through IGNITE-FSU’s Seed Translational Research […]
Applications now open for Clemson STRIDE 2026 Seed Translational Research Project (STRP) grant
Clemson STRIDE ART Academy- We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 4 of the STRIDE ART Academy, launching in Spring 2026. Over the course of seven weeks, participants will engage in meaningful conversations, learn from subject-matter experts, and build the capabilities needed to translate their research into real-world impact. This program […]
From Seed Funding to Innovation Ambassador
Researchers at the University of Delaware – led by Prof. Daniel Stevens (music theory) and Prof. Mathew Mauriello (computer science) – are developing a modular, web-based music-interaction platform designed to support children with autism by allowing them to customize and explore musical elements in real time. Supported in part by the UD NSF ART program […]
Innovation Ambassador: Catherine Fromen
Dr. Catherine Fromen, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware (UD), is spearheading cutting-edge work that bridges fundamental science with real-world therapeutic innovation. Supported in part by pilot funding from the UD NSF Accelerating Research Translation program (NSF ART 2331440) and the Institute for Engineering Driven Health, Dr. Fromen has […]
IGNITE FSU Client Piersica Unveils PIRION™, A Breakthrough Polymer Technology Engineered For The Battery Industry
Piersica, Inc., a leader in next-generation battery innovation, today announced the launch of its patented polymer technology, PIRION™, engineered specifically to advance lithium-ion battery performance. PIRION offers a unique combination of qualities, delivering high conductivity and voltage stability, strong thermal resilience and durability, setting a new standard for lightweight battery materials and advanced energy storage applications. […]
Discovery Days: Five FSU-affiliated startups with innovative, impactful ideas compete for $85,000 at third annual FSU Discovery Challenge
Florida State University-affiliated startup companies took to the stage “Shark Tank”-style at the third annual Discovery Challenge event, pitching their cutting-edge businesses and walking away with a combined $85,000 in new funding. Discovery Challenge was a high-energy event with five startups pitching their ideas to judges and a packed audience about how they planned to […]
Innovation Ambassador: Jason Gleghorn
Dr. Jason Gleghorn, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware, is pioneering the development of microfluidic organ-on-a-chip models that are compact—approximately the size of two postage stamps—and cost-effective. These devices replicate human organ systems, enabling more accurate disease modeling and drug testing compared to traditional animal models. Dr. Gleghorn’s innovation aims to […]
University of Delaware Senior Advances Women’s Health Research with Organ-on-a-Chip Technology
This summer, University of Delaware biomedical engineering senior Victoria McKeown got hands-on research experience in Professor Jason Gleghorn’s lab, where she helped develop tiny “organ-on-a-chip” devices to better understand how diseases progress and how drugs move through the female reproductive system. Her work included 3D-printing the chips, running fluid simulations, and testing them with cells […]