UNHInnovation

?? We’re excited to share that UNHInnovation has once again secured a U.S. Small Business Administration FAST (Federal and State Technology) grant! This funding renewal empowers the University of New Hampshire to continue our mission of fostering innovation and research right here in New Hampshire. The FAST grant supports our FOSTER program (Focused SBIR/STTR Teaching, Equity, and Results), managed by UNHInnovation, to assist NH businesses in applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. The SBIR/STTR programs provide crucial funding for innovative small businesses, with a focus on empowering women-owned, rural, and socially or economically disadvantaged businesses. Our commitment to supporting under-served communities through the FOSTER program remains strong. We look forward to continuing to guide and assist NH small businesses in their innovation journey. ?? Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/e85fSjGt ?? Learn more about UNHInnovation's FOSTER program: https://lnkd.in/esGnd58B #NewHampshire #SmallBusiness #Innovation #SBA #SBIR #STTR #FASTGrant

Don't forget to register for our Second Annual Pitch Event! Join us on October 15th at the Bank of NH Stage for an exciting evening of innovation and networking. Hear from some of the most promising startups in New Hampshire and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. Get your free ticket now: https://lnkd.in/enmFP2gp Stay Work Play New Hampshire NH Tech Alliance UNHInnovation UNH ECenter (Peter T. Paul Entrepreneurship Center) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce (NH) #LaunchNH #PitchEvent #Startup #Innovation #NewHampshire

UNHInnovation is thrilled to award the 2023-2024 UNHInnovation Fund award to faculty innovators Sharyn Potter for uSafeUS? and Chad Killian for myPE?. Read more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/drt_QhB7 Dr. Potter, a professor in the University of New Hampshire College of Liberal Arts and co-founder of the Prevention Innovations Research Center, and collaborator Kimberly Hobbs will use their $50k grant to improve the administrative dashboard for the uSafeUS? safety and prevention app, which will help the potential to scale to a national level. Dr. Killian, a faculty member in the UNH College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), will use the funds to advance a pilot version of the fitness education app as the next step in the commercialization. Both uSafeUS? and myPE? are indicative of the social and economic impact potential of University of New Hampshire Research and innovation. “The UNHInnovation Fund provides crucial support at just the right time,” said Marc Eichenberger, associate vice president and chief business development and innovation officer. “It enables us to take promising projects like uSafeUS? and myPE? to the next level, making them more accessible and impactful for students, educators, and institutions.” Thank you to Marian McCord, senior vice provost of research, economic engagement and outreach, for support of the UNHInnovation Fund.

What an inspiring day at the University of New Hampshire Life Sciences Showcase Day and Executive Round Table yesterday! We had a full day of meaningful discussions with industry leaders and tours of UNH’s advanced life sciences and support facilities on the Durham campus. The commitment to fostering innovation and growth in New Hampshire’s life sciences sector was exciting to see. Our conversations with industry partners covered a broad spectrum and some of our takeaways are: ? Talent: Building and retaining top talent (i.e. USNH grads) is key to success. ? Economic Growth: Strengthening NH's economy through life sciences innovation. ? Partnerships: Public-private collaboration is critical to making NH a destination for life sciences. ? Stronger Industry Voice: Elevating the role of life sciences and education partnerships. ? Scaling K-12 and career and technical education programs: Preparing the next generation for opportunities. ? Internships and Experiential Learning: Connecting students with real-world experience. UNH offers industry partners a range of opportunities, including co-location options, access to world-class instrumentation and technical services, cutting-edge lab resources and support, and workforce development programs to help businesses thrive. Thank you to all of our industry partners who joined us. Together, let's make New Hampshire the nation’s destination for life sciences! A huge thank you to our colleagues at NH Life Sciences, The Browne Center for Innovative Learning, University of New Hampshire Research, Center for Business Analytics - Paul College, UNH, UNH Career and Professional Success (CaPS), UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, UNH-BIC, University System of NH, Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH), UNH Admissions, and many, many others who help make UNH an innovation ecosystem. If you’re interested in engaging with our life sciences network and want to connect, please reach out to UNHInnovation at [email protected]. #LifeSciences #Innovation #Collaboration #UNH #HigherEducation

Another year, another can't-miss Innovation Summit from NH Tech Alliance! Join Marc Eichenberger, co-chair of the Innovation Summit, for a day of knowledge-sharing and connection-building as we tackle the issues that matter most to NH's tech sector - Cultivating Resilience: Innovate, Adapt, Thrive. This year, #UNHInnovation's Jenna Matheny, Director of Technology Transfer, will be speaking on a panel about Navigating the Ethical and Legal Challenges of AI. Find the full agenda at https://lnkd.in/eWc9j6Zp We'll see you there!

One of the best events of the year! We'll see you there.

?? Have you marked your calendars for September 25th? The 2024 Cybersecurity Summit, hosted by NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the NH Tech Alliance, will delve into advanced cybersecurity threats, effective responses, the complexities of supply chain and vendor management, and evolving legal landscape surrounding artificial intelligence.? This event will provide attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate these challenges and safeguard their operations. The Summit is presented by McLane Middleton on September 25 in Manchester. ? Check out the agenda and register at https://lnkd.in/dPPsNQxw

#UNHInnovation is proud to support commercialization of the new UNH Space Technology Hub. We've been working with Reka Winslow, Director of the Hub, to bring companies near and far to tour the facilities and explore ways the Hub can partner with industry for research, testing and expertise. This is an exciting next step for UNH as a land-, sea-, and space-grant research university. UNH had a legacy of space expertise and the Hub is the latest of many ways we support industry in the state and beyond. ?? ?? Need testing services? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gs2Rz5KW #applicationstechnologysatellite #testingservices #openforbusiness

?? ?? Exciting times at the University of New Hampshire Showcase Day for Space and Marine Sciences! Today we were joined by companies across the region for a tour of our cutting-edge facilities and an insightful discussion on academic-industry partnerships. A special thank you to our industry colleagues for joining us and to our campus partners for showcasing the many ways UNH leverages resources and talent to support business in the state. Join us on November 6 for our next UNH Showcase Day! #SpaceScience #MarineScience #Innovation #CorporatePartnerships Center for Business Analytics - Paul College, UNH UNH Career and Professional Success (CaPS), Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping / NOAA-UNH Joint Hydrographic Center, John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center, University of New Hampshire Research, College of Engineering and Physical Science, and the University Instrumentation Center

Welcome, SPEE3D! Last week, the University of New Hampshire celebrated the opening of the Australian company's first U.S.-based manufacturing and applications center at the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center. UNHInnovation works with campus and industry partners to bring world-class innovative companies like SPEE3D to the university. Co-locating companies benefit from the university's facilities, resources, and talent, while provide opportunities for University of New Hampshire Research collaboration, experiential student internships, and jobs for New Hampshire's skilled workforce. https://lnkd.in/gEUE4xAR #UNH #Innovation #3DPrinting #CorporateEngagement #Partnerships #Colocation