University of Kentucky and LifeSciKY forge new partnership
The two organizations will work together on five priorities.
The University of Kentucky (UK), through UK Innovate, has a new partnership with LifeSciKY, a nonprofit life sciences incubator, to accelerate innovation, research translation, start-up growth, and bioeconomy ecosystem development across Kentucky.
LifeSciKY focuses on connecting innovations with critical resources — from affordable lab space and state-of-the-art equipment to collaborative partnerships and networking opportunities. The goal is to help accelerate science, entrepreneurism, education, and economic development to empower innovators with the critical resources and connections they need to bring their work to life. Importantly, LifeSciKY aims to support Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati region to become an engine for company and talent recruitment and job creation helping to drive the Kentucky life sciences ecosystem.
“This partnership represents a critical next step in building a connected innovation corridor for Kentucky,” said Ian McClure, UK HealthCare Vice President for Innovation and UK Innovate Executive Director. “By linking the research excellence of UK with the translational capacity and infrastructure provided by LifeSciKY, we are helping ensure discoveries made in Kentucky can grow into companies, jobs and real-world impact right here at home.”
UK and LifeSciKY will work together to:
- Enhance statewide access to life science labs and innovation spaces;
- Map life science innovation and bioeconomy resources across the state;
- Identify gaps in Kentucky’s life sciences ecosystem;
- Gather regional stakeholders to create a density of connected resources that will attract talent and generate engagement and investments; and
- Offer opportunities for trainees in the life sciences innovation process.
“We have a shared vision to grow the life science ecosystem in Kentucky. We are excited by the many possibilities this collaboration holds, knowing the power of industry-university partnerships. LifeSciKY can serve as a conduit for continued innovative excellence for research impact and startup growth,” said Christin Godale, Ph.D., Executive Director of LifeSciKY.
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