Technology Commercialization

Feni Kadakia
Manager, Commercialization, Technology Commercialization

Location: A151 ASTeCC Building
Lexington, KY 40506
Phone: 859.257.0050
Email: feni.kadakia@uky.edu

Expert on research commercialization, intellectual property and technology ventures to coordinate UKHC innovation efforts

Sep 20, 2024, 7:59 AM

UK expert in innovation and entrepreneurship, Ian McClure, is expanding his role and will serve as vice president of innovation for UK HealthCare.

Growing Through Social Innovation Webinar: Funding the Future

Nov 14, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Join us for the next session of Growing Through Social Innovation. This session will focus on funding sources and solutions for social innovation. Attendees will learn about different funding and sustainability models from global leaders focused specifically on advancing and enhancing social innovation. Landing page: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/9mPiZax/growingthroughSIseries

Coffee Science Unfiltered Session 2: So, What Does Coffee Quality Have to Do With Equity?

Oct 4, 2024, 7:30 – 9:00 AM

Dr. David Gonthier, Director of the UK Coffee Lab, a Coffee Q-Grader and Associate Professor at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will share insights from his coffee farming adventures in Honduras and his exploration of the specialty coffee market. He will guide attendees through a brief coffee tasting experience and discuss whether specialty coffee provides opportunities and equity to producers within the global coffee trade.

Coffee Science Unfiltered Session 1: The Science of Water in Coffee

Sep 6, 2024, 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Dr. Rollie G. Mills, co-founder of Funky Rooster Coffee, will take you beyond the basics of coffee roasting and brewing. Dr. Mills, an expert in water filtration and avid coffee enthusiast, will explore how scientific and engineering principles are key to making the perfect cup. From understanding the impact of ion concentration in water to highlighting innovative scientific projects in the coffee industry, this session will deepen your appreciation for the science behind every sip.

August 2024 UK Innovate Newsletter

The August edition of the Innovation Insider highlights Matthew Upton’s appointment as acting director of technology commercialization and UK Innovate’s role in supporting two major grants focused on career readiness and technology development.

July 2024 UK Innovate Newsletter

The July edition of the Innovation Insider features the retirement announcement of Taunya Phillips after 25 years of service at the University of Kentucky. It also highlights recent community engagement efforts, including visits with Nike, George Mason University and participation in BIO 2024.

UAccel Quick Start + I-Corps Info Session

Aug 8, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

UAccel Quick Start, the university technology commercialization-focused program of Launch Blue, offers professional development and an experiential learning opportunity to innovators interested in learning the best commercialization path for their technology.

June 2024 UK Innovate Newsletter

The June edition of the Innovation Insider highlights the University of Kentucky’s recognition among the top 100 U.S. universities granted utility patents in 2023 and shares details for the upcoming 2024 Patent Palooza. You’ll also find staff announcements, patent and licensing updates and job postings.

Amy Rice
Law Clerk, Contracts, Technology Commercialization

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