Resources
Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office
The University of Kentucky is committed to research, scholarship, and academic excellence. In addition, UK assumes a leadership role in addressing the issues and challenges facing Kentucky and beyond. The development of intellectual property for commercialization and for technology transfer is the key to the University of Kentucky's emerging role in regional and state economic development efforts. Technology transfer stimulates economic development, results in new products, creates new businesses and jobs, and strengthens the economy. See the web site for more on the university's research priorities, current projects under way, and new grants & contracts and funding source information.
Advanced Science and Technology Commercialization Center (ASTeCC)
ASTeCC is UK's nexus for multidisciplinary research that leads to technology transfer and new business start-ups. The ASTeCC program is a catalyst for the university's economic development mission and serves as a hub for faculty who want to license their technology and/or start a company.
Coldstream
The UK Coldstream Research Campus is the location of the University of Kentucky's development of knowledge-based firms. Coldstream provides a synergetic research campus environment for science and technology-focused businesses, and University of Kentucky faculty, staff and students.
Center for Manufacturing
The Center for Manufacturing hopes to enhance the global competitiveness of Kentucky manufacturers by conducting quality academic research and providing manufacturing technical assistance to Kentucky industry.