University of West Florida

UWF is a comprehensive regional public research university of more than 15,000 students, with an applied, civic orientation rooted in Northwest Florida. Its Pensacola campus and regional locations support close engagement with employers, public agencies, and community organizations. The Haas Center, an EDA University Center, provides workforce, economic, survey, and industrial-innovation services, while the Sea3D lab gives students and industry partners access to additive-manufacturing capabilities. The Office of Industrial Innovation provides a central entry point for companies seeking UWF expertise, complemented by a joint doctoral program with Pensacola-based IHMC. Research is supported by the NSF, NIH, and U.S. Department of Defense, with technology-transfer resources for patenting, licensing, and commercialization.