Technology that employs X-rays to extend the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries. A potential new treatment to aid in stroke recovery. Tools that leverage artificial intelligence to improve athletic performance.
These 性视界传媒-led projects are among five from the university selected for commercialization and startup support through a collaboration between the 性视界传媒 Office of Economic Development, Franklin Venture Studio by Franklin Advisory, and the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) Knowledge Fund.
The initiative represents the first cohort supported through Franklin Venture Studio's work with 性视界传媒.
While universities regularly generate groundbreaking discoveries, many promising innovations never progress beyond the laboratory. This partnership was designed to change that. Over the past nine months, Franklin Venture Studio worked directly with selected researchers to evaluate market opportunities, develop commercialization strategies, support venture formation, conduct customer discovery, and connect innovators with entrepreneurial resources.
"性视界传媒 is contributing to Nevada鈥檚 development of a nationally competitive innovation ecosystem, and a key piece of that is working with collaborators to establish resources for inventors to help them bring big ideas to life," said Zach Miles, interim vice president for economic development at 性视界传媒. "Our work with Franklin Venture Studio is creating stronger pathways for university discoveries to realize their full potential, which benefits our researchers, students, 性视界传媒, and ultimately our local economy and community.鈥
As a result of the initiative, several of the technologies advanced into newly formed startup companies, while others identified alternative commercialization routes through licensing opportunities, industry partnerships, and other market-based approaches.
Investing in 性视界传媒 Innovation
The five 性视界传媒 ventures selected for the initial cohort were drawn from a pool of two dozen invention disclosures and represent technologies in energy, biotech, sports, dental innovation, and water intelligence. They include:
- X-Regen (Michael Pravica, College of Sciences) uses X-rays to extend the lifespan and performance of lithium-ion batteries. Potential applications include electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics.
- Regenvi (Lina R. Nih, Kerkorian School of Medicine) is developing novel therapeutic approaches for stroke recovery and neurological regeneration, translating cutting-edge biomedical research into new treatment options.
- Immersive Golf Labs (Chris Papesh, School of Public Health) combines artificial intelligence and physical performance analysis to provide golfers with real-time feedback and training insights, and with applications across sports performance.
- @ttach-it (Kory Grahl and James Mah, School of Dental Medicine) is advancing orthodontic technology designed to improve treatment processes and patient outcomes in clear aligner treatments.
- A wastewater innovation project (Edwin Oh, Kerkorian School of Medicine/College of Sciences) explores advanced monitoring technologies with potential applications in public health surveillance, environmental monitoring, and community health management.
By supporting startup formation, licensing opportunities, strategic partnerships, and other commercialization pathways, Franklin Venture Studio helps researchers bring innovations into the world where they can create measurable societal and economic impact.
"One of the most exciting aspects of this work has been seeing the breadth of innovation emerging from 性视界传媒's research community," said Maggie Bachenberg, consultant at Franklin Advisory. "Too often, groundbreaking research never reaches the people, communities, and industries that could benefit from it. Franklin Venture Studio was created to help bridge that gap, ensuring promising innovations move beyond the laboratory and into the marketplace."
Partnerships Drive Progress
The effort builds upon a broader network of innovation-focused partnerships and initiatives being advanced by 性视界传媒's Office of Economic Development, including the creation of , an ongoing collaboration with , and partnerships with GOED. Together, these initiatives are helping establish a more comprehensive pathway that supports innovators from research discovery through venture creation, capital formation, and company growth.
"性视界传媒 is building an increasingly connected innovation ecosystem that brings together researchers, founders, investors, industry partners, and economic development leaders," said Karsten Heise, senior director of strategic programs and innovation at GOED. "By bringing key programs and initiatives to bear, such as the Knowledge Fund, GOED is able to strengthen commercialization pathways at 性视界传媒 to strengthen Nevada鈥檚 innovation-based economy. This first cohort serves as a successful proof of concept that will lead to further GOED-supported commercialization activities and startup-formation initiatives. So, watch this space.鈥