University of Vermont Research Innovation and Economic Development

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University of VermontResearch Innovation and
Economic Development

• Eureka!

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Addressing urgent societal needs through
discovery and partnership

• EnvironmentRedesigning American Neighborhood
• Education -----Vermont Research Partnerships
• Medicine/Health CareVermont Child Health
  Improvement Program
• Human developmentVT-Interdisciplinary Leadership
  Education for Health Professionals
• Workforce DevelopmentArea Health Education
  Centers Project Micro VGN/Helix, Vermont
  EPSCoR-NASA
• Security/DefenseInformation Assurance,
  bioterrorism service
• Business/Industry/Commerce---RD partnerships,
  internships
• Emergent technologyRD partnerships, start-ups

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Research Impact

• Haematologic Technologies VT
• Bio-Tek VT
• Green Mountain Antibodies VT
• Microstrain VT
• Health Sim VT
• Vermont Ski Safety Equipment VT
• Problem Knowledge Coupler VT

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Research Impact

• Subterranean Research, Inc. VT
• Meridian Sensors VT
• Apollo SRI VT/TX
• Newellink CO
• Setenta WVA
• Biomosaics VT
• Altagen CA
• NovusPharma Italy
• Vermont Natural Coating VT

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Technologies in the Pipeline

• Phase III Non-Hodgkins lymphoma chemotherapy
  agent
• FDA fast-track 12 month approval
• Phase II prostate and stomach cancer
• Drug abuse prevention software
• Wood finish product
• Probiotic yogurt
• Blood clotting predictor software
• MEMS motion reduction sensors
• CTL-video-assisted music instruction

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Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
Collaborative effort between UVM and the state of
Vermont designed to sustain and grow the Vermont
economy

• Encourage technology transfer from UVM
• Rapid commercialization of new ideas into the
  marketplace
• Proactive support for business development
  commercialization an integrated approach to
• technology development
• business planning
• identifying and meeting market demands
• entrepreneurial and managerial resources
• accessing early stage seed capital
• Create value and engage key stakeholders
• Offer high-level internship opportunities

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VCET Advisor Network

• Regional mentor network, including UVM alumni
  (Plans to expand nationwide)
• professional services network
• marketing business plans
• corporate law
• patent law
• accountants
• Individualized business development strategies
• HR Support Management team building
• Grant writing, government contract procurement

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Business areas

• Biotechnology
• Environmental technologies and services
• Healthcare service technology
• Medical and engineering devices
• Precision engineering
• Software
• Agricultural innovations