Discovery to Impact’s 2025 Annual Report Highlights Breakout Year for UT Research Commercialization
January 15, 2026
The report highlights prominent growth in inventions, startups, and industry partnerships….
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INDUSTRY AND
ENTREPRENEURS
Only in Austin does the journey from idea to market feel this seamless.
Impact Is Inevitable
From cracking the code to Covid-19 to unlocking the power of lithium-ion batteries, the innovations that take shape at UT Austin grow from initial ideas into solutions that impact the world.
$968M
Cumulative amount raised.
104
Companies started.
Make An Impact
Partnering with Discovery to Impact means accessing a simplified path to market-ready innovations. We’re here to cut through red tape (and burnt-orange tape, too) to bring research out of the labs and into the world.
License Technologies
Whether it’s semiconductors, cancer cells, or sustainable fashion, UT technologies lay the foundation for startups that change the world.
Invest In Startups
From a pen that detects cancer within seconds to waste treatment processes creating sustainable aviation fuel, the startups grown from UT Austin are rewriting the future today.
Partner With Us
With access to mentorship opportunities and UT’s extensive research infrastructure, we help organizations connect with top talent to turn discoveries into impact.
Startup Spotlight
APPTRONIK
Founded by UT alums Jeff Cardenas and Dr. Nick Paine, Apptronik is a NASA-backed company that developed the world’s most advanced humanoid robot, now used by Mercedes-Benz in its manufacturing facilities.
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Texas Health Catalyst Roundup & Rodeo 2025: 8 UT Health Innovation Teams To Watch
December 12, 2025
From robots that can disinfect operating rooms to artificial intelligence-powered speech diagnostic tools, this year’s Texas Health Catalyst Roundup & Rodeo showcased the future of robotic and autonomous care, led by expert collaborators across UT campus….
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UT Opens Off-Campus Lab Space for Private Sector to Accelerate Life Sciences Research
November 6, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas — Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has opened UT Innovation Labs, a state-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot wet lab for…
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BUILDING INNOVATION TOWER
We built Innovation Tower to foster partnerships between university and industry that drive innovation and leave lasting impact. Located in Austin’s Innovation District, the tower sits at the intersection of cutting-edge UT research and Austin’s thriving marketplace, giving entrepreneurs the space to pursue fresh perspectives alongside industry leaders while providing Austin enterprises with unparalleled access to the university’s talent and technology.
READY TO CHANGE THE WORLD?
Whether you’re an investor interested in innovative startups or an entrepreneur looking for technologies to create a startup of your own, our Business Development team is equipped with all the resources you need to bring your vision to life — and to market.
Discovery to Impact partners with researchers, inventors, investors, and entrepreneurs at every step of their journey in relentless pursuit of changing the world.