How do we translation academic research into economic growth for Alaska? Join Prof. Peter Webley, Director of the UAF Center for Innovation, to find out. This presentation will explore how UAF is bridging the transition between the lab and the local economy. Discover how the Center provides funding, training, and support to support researchers to translate their work into practical solutions. You'll get an inside look at exciting programs like Students to Startups, pathways to federal SBIR/STTR funding, and ways to connect with the vibrant innovation networks across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.