FY25 INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS |
Vanderbilt CTTC drives record innovation impact in FY25 |
Thank you to the VU & VUMC faculty & staff and to our industry partners for your meaningful work and collaborations! Together, we experienced growth in technology disclosures, licensing transactions, industry-sponsored research, and startups launched. View Innovation Highlights
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Vanderbilt announces the Innovation Catalyst Fund awardees for June 2025 cycle
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GLOBAL INNOVATION COLLABORATION |
Nissha Medical Technologies to move global engineering and innovation center to Vanderbilt’s Nashville campus |
“Industry collaboration is a contact sport, and having Nissha Medical Technologies on campus will provide enhanced collaboration opportunities that would not otherwise be easily replicable,” said Alan Bentley, assistant vice chancellor for technology transfer and intellectual property development. “Our Industry Collaborations teammates have already begun developing deep relationships with NMT’s leadership, and our office is poised to work with NMT on translational R&D projects to ready new surgical products and other medical device technologies for the marketplace.” Read More
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Whether you're looking to co-develop new solutions, expand your research horizons, or drive industry advancements, these opportunities provide unique ways to engage with top-tier organizations and make a lasting impact. Opportunities include Emily's Entourage, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Genentech, Haleon, and more.
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Mid-South REACH
Technology Development Program
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The NIH funds this program to propel biomedical and health-related innovations. Pre-applications are due by 10/24 at 5pm CT. Learn More
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| - Licenses & Options*: 54
- MTAs: 258
- CDAs: 8
- Invention Disclosures: 74
- U.S. Patents Issued: 14
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* includes end-user software and materials licenses along with conventional technology licenses
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Chris Harris joined the CTTC in October 2011 and is responsible for leading all Vanderbilt's licensing activities. View his leadership profile
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SPORE grant funds $12 million for colorectal cancer research |
A colorectal cancer research team led by Robert Coffey, MD, has received a prestigious Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant renewal totaling $12.6 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for a five-year period. Read More
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Symposium on AI, Spatial & Systems Biology |
Saturday, October 11 • 8:00am-4:30pm • Alumni Hall
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Introduction to Deerfield |
Tuesday, October 14 • 2:30pm-3:30pm • MRB III 1220
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Civic Tech Jam: Nashville Tech Studio Pitch Session |
Wednesday, October 22 • 2:30pm-4:30pm
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Is Software Patentable? ft. JR King, Blank Rome Law Firm |
Tuesday, October 28 • 10:00 am-11:00am
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Announcing Space-Edge Cohort 2 |
Are you pioneering biomedical polymers, smart fabrics, next-gen coatings, or semiconductor innovation? Space-Edge is a free, application-based 12-week hybrid pre-accelerator helping teams with market traction unlock the unique power of space environments. Applications open October 15. Learn More
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| Six Vanderbilt Technologies Earn Patent Protection in September |
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November 12-13, 2025 • Loews Hotel • Nashville, TN
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Vanderbilt University is proud to host the 2025 Tennessee Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Symposium. With the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division as the Master of Ceremonies, this event underscores the strong leadership and statewide collaboration to keep Tennessee at the forefront of aviation innovation through expert panels, focused breakout sessions, and networking and collaboration opportunities.
We’re bringing together government leaders, industry pioneers, researchers, and advocates to explore how drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies can be safely and meaningfully integrated into Tennessee’s communities, infrastructure, and economy. Learn More & Register Here
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Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization
2100 West End Ave. Suite 750
Nashville, TN 37203
vanderbilt.edu/cttc I 615.343.2430
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2100 West End Ave Suite 750 | Nashville, TN 37203 US
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