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Partner With UF BME

The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering invites industry partners to discover, collaborate, and innovate with us. By working together, we can advance healthcare technologies, train the next generation of biomedical engineers, and develop solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.

Explore the many ways your company can engage with UF BME:

Become an Industry Partner

UF BME seeks to build strong, lasting partnerships with companies across the biomedical engineering industry. Our partners connect with students through internships, research programs, and recruitment while collaborating with faculty to advance innovation.

  • Training the next generation of innovative engineers
  • Accessing a pipeline of high-caliber students as future employees
  • Advancing projects efficiently and cost-effectively
  • Developing management skills in mid-level engineers
  • Networking and consulting with UF BME faculty
  • Boosting visibility among students and faculty

Industry Connect

Each year, UF BME hosts Industry Connect, an intimate event designed to connect companies with undergraduate and graduate students.

This event is the perfect venue for companies seeking to recruit or connect with UF BME students.

  • Tabling sessions to showcase your company
  • Open discussion sessions
  • One-on-one interviews and resume reviews
  • Meetings with faculty for collaboration
  • Multidisciplinary training in biology, physiology, and core engineering
  • Preparation for the biotech industry with knowledge of IP, regulation, and design
  • Strong communication skills from engaging directly with clinicians
  • Team-based problem solving on complex biomedical challenges

Senior Design Projects

The Capstone Senior Design Program gives students the chance to solve real-world problems while companies benefit from fresh perspectives and innovative prototypes.

  • Collaborate with student teams and faculty advisors
  • Gain early access to top talent for recruitment
  • Address lower-priority or exploratory projects with dedicated student effort
  • Generate new intellectual property and collaboration opportunities

Needs finding, IP protection, FDA design controls, verification and validation, risk analysis, clinical and regulatory strategies, reimbursement strategies, prototyping, and business planning.

Timeline: Projects run August–April, with selection beginning in spring.

Research Showcases

  • Pruitt Research Day — A full day of graduate talks, posters, and keynote speakers, honoring Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt Sr. and highlighting cutting-edge research in the department.
  • Undergraduate Research Day — Showcasing student projects from across the academic year and inspiring peers to pursue research opportunities.

Both events invite industry, faculty, and the community to engage with the next generation of biomedical engineers.

Technology Licensing

Through UF Innovate | Tech Licensing, industry partners can access UF’s discoveries and bring them to market. Opportunities include technology development, in-licensing, sponsored research, and entrepreneurship support.

UF Innovate unites Tech Licensing, Ventures, and two business incubators—The Hub and Sid Martin Biotech—helping turn research into real-world impact.

Browse technologies by category or keyword, and connect with licensing officers for opportunities tailored to your company.

Ready to Partner with UF BME?

Whether you’re looking to recruit top engineering talent, collaborate with faculty, or enhance workforce development, we’d love to explore opportunities with you. Complete our partnership form, and our team will reach out to discuss the next steps.

Partnership Form