Baylor University's Office of Innovation & Economic Development supports institution- wide efforts to increase the quality and quantity of activity and outcomes around innovation, startups, and job creation with an emphasis on enhancing Waco's technology and innovation economic development ecosystem.
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With Gratitude and Best Wishes |
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We want to congratulate Jeremy Vickers who is moving to a new role as Chief of Staff to the Chancellor at Texas Christian University. His role will begin on July 15, 2025. Jeremy leaves a significant and positive mark on Baylor University, and we will genuinely miss his presence and leadership. In his role as the Associate Vice President for External Affairs, he was instrumental in building profound and impactful connections within the Waco community. Additionally, as Associate Vice President for the Office of Innovation and Economic Development, he championed our efforts in innovation, entrepreneurship, industry connections, and technology commercialization. His leadership brought great advancements in these crucial areas.
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Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer |
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Congratulations to Daniel Romo, Kenneth Hull, Mingzhao Zhu, and Omar Robles.
Their groundbreaking patent for Beta-amino Pateamine A Derivatives and Methods for Treating Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia was issued in Canada on May 6.
This is a significant milestone recognizing their hard work and innovation.
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Free Cyber Security Workshop |
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We are hosting a free in-person event targeted to Central Texas business owners, IT professionals, compliance officers, legal counsel, and anyone responsible for protecting an organization's digital assets.
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Join us for an in-depth exploration of cybersecurity best practices and legal considerations.
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The Summer Startup Program recently hosted David Grover, Baylor's new Director of Cyber Initiatives. With extensive experience in government industry engagement and acquisition, David has heard thousands of company pitches over the years. He provided insightful and actionable feedback on our participants' product ideas and presentation skills, which was incredibly valuable. A huge thank you to David for generously sharing his time and knowledge!
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Technology Commercialization |
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Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually!
Join our expert in this interactive workshop to learn what it takes to participate in the programs. We'll review, eligibility requirements, participating agencies, the differences between SBIR and STTR, common misconceptions and more! This training is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development and provides the tools to help begin the process.
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Office of Innovation & Economic Development
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