Success Stories
Mentorship in Action: WashU’s Visit to MU
Strengthening Ties Between WashU and MU: Advancing Translational Research Through Mentorship
The recent visit from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) to the University of Missouri (MU) marked a significant step forward in fostering a strong mentor-mentee relationship aimed at accelerating translational research. Read more
IGNITE FSU Client Secures Approximately $1.9 Million U.S. Army Contract to Advance Ultra-High Energy Density Batteries
Piersica, Inc., a technology company specializing in ultra-high energy battery solutions, announced it has been awarded approximately a $1.9 million Army SBIR Phase II contract to develop its next-generation technology further. Read more
US Navy funds Eta Space to develop advanced cryogenic cooling systems
Eta Space has been awarded a Phase I STTR contract to research rapid cryogenic cooling of superconducting systems for defense applications. The six-month contract with Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) began July 7, 2025. Read more
Florida State University Professor Granted U.S. Patent for Nursing Bra Clip System
Jessica Ridgway Clayton, the Carol Avery Professor and Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies for the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC), has been granted a U.S. patent for her innovative nursing bra clip system that assists breastfeeding mothers. Watch video.
ARTISAN student Konstantina Alamani
Konstantina Alamani just finished her first year at NJIT. She is a member of the Albert Dorman Honors College and is majoring in biology with a concentration in cell biology. Konstantina is interested in translational research because it enables us to apply scientific discoveries directly to impact the lives of others and benefit society. Watch video.