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UIC Proof of Concept awardees announced

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The University of Illinois Chicago Office of Technology Management is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2025 Proof of Concept Awards. These awards support the advancement of promising UIC innovations toward commercialization by providing critical early-stage funding, project guidance and opportunities for translation and impact.

This year’s award cycle includes Phase I and Phase II projects, reflecting both emerging concepts and innovations demonstrating significant progress toward real-world application.


Source: Announcing the Proof of Concept awardees | UIC today

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