University of North Florida

The University of North Florida is a comprehensive public university serving Northeast Florida with an applied, partnership-oriented research profile. Located in Jacksonville’s logistics and financial corridor near a deepwater port, naval facilities, and major hospital systems, UNF links corporate partners to faculty through co-located labs and industry-grade prototyping and testing spaces. Robust internship and co-op pipelines connect talent to regional employers and speed adoption. Research is backed by competitive federal funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense, alongside state and industry sponsors. Research administration and commercialization services support IP protection, contracting, and licensing.