Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University is a comprehensive public research university headquartered in Boca Raton, operating multiple campuses across South Florida and recognized with Carnegie R1 status. Industry collaborates through the Research Park at FAU and FAU Tech Runway, which place growth-stage companies and early ventures alongside faculty expertise, prototyping resources, and talent pipelines. FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute offers waterfront laboratories and testing access, while the Schmidt College of Medicine partners with regional hospitals via a graduate medical education consortium to enable clinical research and translation. Research is supported by competitive awards from federal agencies such as NIH, NSF, and the U.S. Department of Defense. A dedicated technology development office streamlines IP protection, licensing, and sponsored research agreements to speed commercialization.