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Who We Are
UK Innovate's Social Innovation helps turn your ideas into meaningful impact. Innovation isn’t just about new technology or business models—it’s about solving real challenges that shape our communities. Whether tackling social injustice, education inequity, health disparities, hunger, climate change or the wealth gap, we support innovators dedicated to creating lasting change in Kentucky and beyond.
GROWING THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATION WEBINAR SERIES
Growing Through Social Innovation is a three-part webinar series exploring the multifaceted world of social innovation, with insights from global experts. Each session delves into key aspects of the field, from understanding the core concepts to navigating the challenges and opportunities it presents.
A Letter from Dr. Serenity Wright
Dear Community,
Social Innovation is a commitment to creating sustainable solutions that address our most pressing societal challenges. At the University of Kentucky, we believe innovation exists beyond laboratories, classrooms, and boardrooms. True innovation happens when researchers, communities, industries, and changemakers come together to drive meaningful change.
Through collaboration, translational research, and strategic partnerships, Social Innovation transforms ideas into action, empowering individuals and organization to enhance community health outcomes, drive economic development, and solve critical societal needs. By bridging research and real-world applications, we ensure innovation serves the broader public good.
At UK Innovate, we’re building an ecosystem where innovation thrives, community voices are valued, and powerful ideas become solutions that create lasting impact. Whether you’re a researcher, entrepreneur, student, or community leader, your ideas, insights, and actions are the foundation of Social Innovation.
Together, we can turn vision into impact. Join us in shaping the future of Social Innovation.
With gratitude and optimism,
Dr. Serenity Wright
UK Innovate Social Innovation Team
Spotlight: Michaela Keener
Meet Michaela Keener, assistant professor in the UK College of Health Sciences. Michaela shares her work on The Graham, an interactive digital health system designed to enhance access to care for equestrians. Her research has received funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and University of Cincinnati.