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University Venture Development FundSuccess Stories
The Halo EffectNike and Columbia Sportswear are among the most well known companies with strong ties to the UO’s research, innovation, and entrepreneurship programs. Four more quick examples of the UO halo of venture activity 1) Perpetua Power, a new company based on a thermoelectric technology from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory with roots in the UO's Technology Entrepreneurship Program. 2) SeQuential Biofuels, a biodiesel distribution company whose founders include two UO graduates, Tomas Endicott and Tyson Keever. 3) Crystal Clear Technologies, a water purification company working in collaboration with Darren Johnson, a UO assistant professor of chemistry. 4) The Oregon Research Institute, a company founded by UO researchers, now employs hundreds in Eugene. A closer look: success storiesBotanical genetic fingerprinting: FloragenexWhat if you could develop a tomato plant that would bear mouthwatering fruit and remain toothsome despite being trucked long distances? Full story Brain Trainer: Scott FreyWhen UO psychology professor Scott Frey looks into the near future, he sees a revolution in opportunities for people with cognitive and physical disabilities. Full story Avant AssessmentState education departments across the nation look to a Eugene-based company for help making sure that students are mastering second languages. Full story |
“There’s a huge gap between a cool new discovery and a commercial product.” —Alan Meyer, UO InnovationA partial list of active spinout companies arising directly from UO innovation: |
The University of Oregon leads the state for return on research investment.