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The UAF Center for Innovation is the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks’ Innovation Hub.

Through our Innovation Accelerator, we draw from the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳’s best research to support its development, launch it as a real world solution, and help it scale up. 

The Center for Innovation provides an extensive range of programs that provide funding, training, and expertise designed to meet the needs of our students, faculty, and staff. Explore opportunities for support by subscribing to our newsletter.

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Featured news

Evelyn

Apr 01

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ FAST, Federal And State Technology Partnership program, was created to increase the number of America’s Seed Fund SBIR/STTR awards for women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in AVÀÇÂÛ̳.

Students at Eielson AFB

Apr 01

Join BA/HSEM 494: Innovation for AVÀÇÂÛ̳ and the Arctic for the 2024 fall semester! Types of projects include: How can we solve heavy lift platform needs for deploying equipment? What is the next generation flight suit for arctic operations? Can geophysical data be integrated into domain awareness platforms? Students discuss needs with DoD operators and installations in AVÀÇÂÛ̳ and across the U.S. There is the potential to visit DoD facilities, learn about their needs and build towards solutions.

Launch AVÀÇÂÛ̳ tech track

Apr 01

Launch AVÀÇÂÛ̳ is looking for companies who are solving problems related to energy, transportation and industry. Additionally, companies should fit the following criteria: making a positive climate impact, have a product/service that is ready for deployment or a minimum viable product, are validating their business model and are seeking early customers.

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