The University of Georgia once again ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of commercial products to market based on its research, according to an annual survey conducted by AUTM. For nine straight years, UGA has placed in the top two and has never appeared out of the Top 5 in the 11 years the survey has been reported by AUTM.
UGA industry partners and startups released a record 66 new products developed from the university's research in fiscal year 2023, on which the AUTM report is based. These products include new drug development technology, research tools, sustainable fabric dyeing technology, a 3D scaffolding technology for cell manufacturing, software, and several new crop varieties such as peanut, blueberries, and turfgrass, all showcasing the breadth of research at UGA.
Since UGA began tracking in the 1970s, industry partners have brought more than 1,200 products to market based on university research. Among the new products in this year's ranking are plant varieties and turfgrass cultivars, like Tif3D bermudagrass and SeaScape seashore paspalum.
The Pink Cosmo Blueberry, a new cultivar developed by College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Professor Emeritus Scott NeSmith featuring a unique pink fruit color and sweet flavor, has garnered significant domestic and international interest. NeSmith has released more than 40 new blueberry varieties during his career at UGA.
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