The Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship fosters an entrepreneurial ecosystem at UAB and provides the infrastructure required for students, staff, and faculty to commercialize innovation on campus, within the community, and beyond.
Through partnerships with UAB schools, colleges, programs, and the local business community, the HIIE works to increase innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and businesses to launch sustainable startups with new or disruptive technologies.
2020
innovation at a glance
5
faculty startups
formed
faculty startups
formed
2
student startups
formed
student startups
formed
40
licenses
executed
licenses
executed
16
US patents
issued
US patents
issued
$4.52M
Licensing Revenue
Generated
Licensing Revenue
Generated
Latest News
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UAB researcher develops technology to aid COVID-19 vaccine immunity monitoring
In advance of public vaccination, a quick and accurate COVID-19 antibody test will help determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies, the molecules that aid in protection against the virus. -
UAB startup company receives FDA clearance for liver imaging software
A local early-stage startup has been approved for low-cost, low-risk, non-invasive procedures for patients with chronic liver disease. -
Campus and community innovators get due praise for work combating the COVID-19 pandemic
Contributions to COVID-19 research, innovation and entrepreneurship were recognized at the fifth annual UAB Innovation Awards, presented by the Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Oct. 29.