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The Innovation Academy at UF focuses on developing skills in innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Get a major competitive edge — minor in Innovation at the University of Florida. The Innovation Academy (IA) is one of the nation’s most forward-looking undergraduate programs – at one of its most dynamic research universities. Innovation Academy gives motivated students a small-college experience focused on innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, ethics and leadership on a unique spring-summer schedule. The IA enrolls and supports academically talented students focused on developing knowledge to grow new business opportunities, services and products through curricular and co-curricular experiences.

10/20/2026

A couple weeks ago four student judges, accompanied by our academic coordinator J. Diane “DP” Porter-Roberts attended the 17th annual Cade Prize for Inventivity and were among the the group of student judges at the event.

Thank you to the for having us and allowing our students to grow as innovators by seeing what leaders in the field are currently developing.

10/19/2026

In just a couple days motivational speaker and former Florida Basketball star Patric Young will be having his keynote conversation through UF Innovate . His conversation "The Florida Way Forward" shares the inspiring journey of resilience, perseverance and purpose.

To learn more about Patric Young and the event, as well as to view registration details, please visit the UF Innovate website and stay tuned for more updates about the event.

10/16/2026

Brush and Bloom is a new student organization founded by IA students aimed at providing volunteer opportunities to serve elementary school students through art programs in the Gainesville area.

Fill out the interest form if you are interested in learning more about the organization.

10/15/2026

From Maynooth, to Dublin, to Cnoc Suain, to Kylemore abbey, to Croke Park our IA Gators have spent the last few weeks exploring Ireland and learning what innovation looks like in the country. With such a rich history and culture of innovation its impossible to fit the few past weeks into just 10 photos. If you want to see what its like for yourself visit the IA study abroad website where you can explore your options for studying abroad with the IA.

As we get ready to welcome this cohort of students back home, its also important to thank all of the faculty and staff, both at home and abroad, who make programs like this one possible for the Innovation Academy. Thank you.

10/14/2026

Join UF Innovate for a keynote conversation with Patric Young as he shares his journey of resilience, perseverance , and purpose.

Date: October 21st
Time: 2pm
Location: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom

Stayed Tuned for the signup form or visit https://innovate.research.ufl.edu/ to learn more about the event and registration.

10/13/2026

Attention prospective students! The Innovation Academy is inviting you to learn more about the program and what a minor in Innovation can do for you.

The information session is on October 16 via Zoom from 3:30-4:30pm.

You can sign up for the event through the Innovation Academy Website under Discover IA.

Link to website in bio.

We hope to see you all there!

10/12/2026

Looking for some help with building out your schedule for the spring semester? Stop by the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success on October 15 from 4:05 - 4:55 in CSE 365.

RSVP for the event and learn more at the UF Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success website, which can be accessed on the IA linktree.

10/08/2026

The Innovation Academy office will be closed on Friday, October 9 for University of Florida homecoming holiday. Regular office hours will resume the following Monday.

Enjoy the weekend Gators! 🐊

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Robert, the Innovation Academy's Trailblazer for the month of September. Robert is an information systems major at UF.

Read his blog "The Path I Didn’t Plan: How Curiosity Changed My Direction" on the IA website.

Do you know of an IA student student going above and beyond? Nominate them to be next month's Trailblazer on our website linked below.

https://innovationacademy.ufl.edu/student-life/trailblazers/

09/29/2026

Workshop opportunity for all UF students 🐊✨

The office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success is hosting a workshop both online and in person in room CSE 365 this Thursday from 4:05 - 4:55pm.

This workshop is a great way to help develop your academic plan with guidance. You can RSVP for the event by visiting the UF Calendar and navigating to events happening on October 1.

Address

432 Newell Drive , Bldg. #:0042 Suite 300
Gainesville, FL
32611

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13522941785

Website

https://linktr.ee/ufinnovationacademy

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