Driving Innovation Forward is a print and online magazineÌýpublishedÌýthe Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization. Published annually, Driving Innovation ForwardÌýprovidesÌýa comprehensive view of Vanderbilt faculty’sÌýlatest achievements in innovation, entrepreneurship, and research.ÌýFrom discoveries to record-breakingÌý highlights, successful startups, and industry collaborations,ÌýexploreÌýhowÌýwe'reÌýbridging the gap between ideas and their real-world impact.ÌýÌý
Driving Innovation Forward 2026
Explore our thirteenth issue ofÌýDriving Innovation ForwardÌýusing the links below, or read the magazine as a PDF (accessible to screen readers).
Letter from the Director Alan Bentley
The real-world impact of Vanderbilt’s research is felt globally. When we are able to bridge the gap between early discovery and the marketplace, we deliver tangible benefits to society in the form of new products and services. We can even save people’s lives.
FY25 Innovation Impact
In FY25, CTTC experienced growth in technology disclosures, licensing transactions, industry-sponsored research, and startups launched—demonstrating the university’s commitment to expanding the innovation ecosystem.
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