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A wearable bioelectronic device increased REM sleep in real-world trials, without invasive surgery or medication….
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UT Launches the Discovery to Impact Ambassadors Program To Advance Innovation Across the University
The University of Texas at Austin has launched the Discovery to Impact Ambassadors program, a new initiative for faculty members to serve as champions of innovation within their academic units.
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UT’s Discovery to Impact Invests $250,000 in Nascent Materials, Next-Gen Battery Components
Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $250,000 from its UT Seed Fund in Nascent Materials Inc.
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Discovery to Impact Invests in TAU Systems’ Laser Driven Particle Accelerator
Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $250,000 through the UT Seed Fund in TAU Systems, a company focused on commercializing the world’s first compact laser-driven particle accelerator.
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Discovery to Impact Makes $150,000 Investment in Locus Lock Through UT Seed Fund
Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $150,000 through the UT Seed Fund in Locus Lock, a UT-affiliated startup developing cutting-edge positioning solutions for mobility in the commercial and defense sectors.
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UT Seed Fund Invests $250,000 in Startup NALA Membranes
Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $250,000 in NALA Membranes, a UT-affiliated startup advancing water purification technology.
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UT Austin Seed Fund Invests in Austin Startup ClearCam
Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $250,000 in ClearCam Inc., a UT-affiliated startup that has launched a technology cleared by the Food and Drug Administration that drastically improves visualization and safety in laparoscopic procedures.
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Magnetic Field Helps Thick Battery Electrodes Tackle Electric Vehicle Challenges
As electric vehicles grow in popularity, the spotlight shines more brightly on some of their remaining major issues. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are tackling two of the bigger challenges facing electric vehicles: limited range and slow recharging.
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Desalination Breakthrough Could Lead to Cheaper Water Filtration
Producing clean water at a lower cost could be on the horizon after researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and Penn State.
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Startup Founded at UT Pinpoints Solution to Common Landscape Challenges
July 1, 2026
MBA graduate Stephen Herrera and his childhood friend, Kevin Hartzog, are making a splash in the world of irrigation systems….
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From Lab to Market: Scaling Up Innovation Across UT
May 7, 2026
Innovation Week 2026 offered a comprehensive look at The University of Texas’s role in driving innovation and celebrating the journey from campus discovery to real-world impact….
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UT Startup To Scale Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tech With UT Seed Fund Investment
May 4, 2026
Celadyne, a startup launched out of UT Austin, is utilizing dual-use materials to solve long-standing infrastructure challenges in hydrogen production and storage, clearing a path for hydrogen’s widespread adoption….
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UT Energy Week 2026 To Bring Together Leaders From Industry, Government and Academia
April 6, 2026
The free, five-day conference runs Monday through Friday this week and is open to the public….
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New UT Venture Studio Accelerates Market-Ready Startups To Treat Patients Using Digital Twins
March 3, 2026
The studio builds startups from research, starting with medical digital twins, by addressing real-world needs with ventures that benefit society, the economy, and future industries….
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UT Austin Expands Discovery to Impact Ambassadors Program for Spring 2026
Following a successful pilot in the Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin is expanding its Discovery to Impact Ambassadors program…
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UT Austin Spotlights Next-Generation Startups with Discovery to Impact Venture Showcase
Austin, TX – December 12, 2025 – From flexible solar films to AI-powered cancer screening tools, The University of Texas at Austin put the…
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UT Launches the Discovery to Impact Ambassadors Program to Advance Innovation Across the University
The University of Texas at Austin has launched the Discovery to Impact Ambassadors program,a new initiative for faculty members to serve as champions of…
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