News Archive
September 14, 2023
In 2023, the Translational Opportunity Fund and Launch Oregon were major high notes in the UO’s innovation ecosystem.
Internal funding
Launch Oregon
Startup
Translational Opportunity Program
Womens Innovation Network
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May 25, 2023
Founded in 2021, the Women’s Innovation Network is a nine-month program that helps UO faculty, graduate students, and entrepreneurs navigate the technology transfer process.
Womens Innovation Network
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May 8, 2023
Researchers at the UO will help build learning systems that increase access to STEM fields to build a more diverse workforce.
Arts and Sciences
Child/youth
Computer science
Education
Machine learning
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March 1, 2023
The newly formed company will accelerate the University of Oregon’s commercialization pipeline.
Launch Oregon
Startup
Translational Opportunity Program
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December 8, 2022
Anshuman Razdan is honored for his contributions to facial and handwriting recognition, as well as enabling location data for aerial imagery.
Computer science
Machine learning
Research Honors
![Architects' rendering of The Papé Family Innovation Center.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_image_16_9/public/2023-01/News%20and%20Impact_Image%202.jpeg?h=c74750f6&itok=M3bjOBIG)
December 5, 2022
$5 million gift from Papé family, their greatest to-date, will step up pace of innovation in the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact.
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October 31, 2022
The year’s highlights include an acquisition, record income and patent filings, and new partnerships.
Ballmer Institute
Education
Startup