University of Florida Innovation Academy

University of Florida Innovation Academy The Innovation Academy at UF focuses on developing skills in innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Get a major competitive edge — minor in Innovation at the University of Florida. The Innovation Academy (IA) is one of the nation’s most forward-looking undergraduate programs – at one of its most dynamic research universities. Innovation Academy gives motivated students a small-college experience focused on innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, ethics and leadership on a unique spring-summer

schedule. The IA enrolls and supports academically talented students focused on developing knowledge to grow new business opportunities, services and products through curricular and co-curricular experiences.

Meet Jordan Dobish, our June 2026 IA Trailblazer! 🔥Jordan is an Advertising major with minors in public relations and in...
06/01/2026

Meet Jordan Dobish, our June 2026 IA Trailblazer! 🔥

Jordan is an Advertising major with minors in public relations and innovation. Read her blog "How Failing Fast Helped Me Find My Place at UF" on the IA website linked below.

Do you know of an IA student student going above and beyond? Nominate them to be next month's Trailblazer on our website linked below.

https://innovationacademy.ufl.edu/student-life/trailblazers/

The event of the summer is only two weeks away!🐊🐊 Throughout the summer semester teams in the Innovation Academy have be...
05/29/2026

The event of the summer is only two weeks away!🐊🐊

Throughout the summer semester teams in the Innovation Academy have been working to find out "How might we reduce falls among Veterans in inpatient settings?"

Our students will be showcasing their projects on June 12 from 2-5PM in the Florida gym. Family, friends and anyone interested in seeing how students in the IA are applying their problem solving, innovation and entrepreneurial skills to problems in their communities.

We are extremely excited for this showcase and hope to see you all there!

Details:
June 12
2-5PM
Florida Gym

In observance of Memorial Day our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 wi...
05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 with regular hours. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday.

May 22nd is the last day to apply to study abroad in Maynooth.A quick reminder about the program:Five credits, two requi...
05/22/2026

May 22nd is the last day to apply to study abroad in Maynooth.

A quick reminder about the program:

Five credits, two requirements, one country. IDS 4950 (2 cr) + IDS 4941 (3 cr), taught by UF faculty in Maynooth, Ireland.

Travel dates are locked. Out October 17, back November 21, 2026 — slots into your fall calendar without rearranging your entire year.

Apply here: https://ufabroad.internationalcenter.ufl.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=14565

Yesterday some of our Innovation Academy freshman had the opportunity to visit the VA Hospital and learn how to apply in...
05/21/2026

Yesterday some of our Innovation Academy freshman had the opportunity to visit the VA Hospital and learn how to apply interdisciplinary problem solving skills to falls in in-patient settings. They are grateful for the opportunity to continue their education outside of the classroom in the healthcare industry.

Calling all IA Juniors! Complete your Senior Project course in Ireland this fall! Zoom Info Session on Thursday, May 14 ...
05/11/2026

Calling all IA Juniors! Complete your Senior Project course in Ireland this fall! Zoom Info Session on Thursday, May 14 at 6pm:

https://ufl.zoom.us/j/97202189714?pwd=mKYW6QzmlB9LHVrKEL5sXtBNg1l4sc.1&from=addon

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We're just 11 days out from the application deadline, and we want to make sure everyone has the chance to ask questions live.

So we're hosting a Zoom info session this Thursday, May 14, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Here's the link: 👉 https://ufl.zoom.us/j/97202189714?pwd=mKYW6QzmlB9LHVrKEL5sXtBNg1l4sc.1&from=addon

Bring every question you've got — credits, cost, dorm life, food, weekend trips, whether your specific major requirements work with the timing, whether you can bring a friend ("no" 🙃) — we'll cover it all.

What it is: Complete your IDS 4950 Senior Project (2 cr) + IDS 4941 Internship (3 cr) — five credits total, taught by UF faculty.

Where: Maynooth University, Ireland, one of Europe's most vibrant university towns.

Finishing the Spring semester with a recap from our Summit Spring 2026 celebration ✨🎓Thank you to all students, family, ...
05/08/2026

Finishing the Spring semester with a recap from our Summit Spring 2026 celebration ✨🎓

Thank you to all students, family, faculty, and staff who joined us in celebrating the accomplishments of our graduating IA seniors. From medallion presentations to award recognitions, Summit was a special day to highlight the innovation, leadership, and dedication that define the IA community.

Congratulations to all of the IA graduates as they begin their new chapters and continue on to achieve amazing things!

A huge thank you to our keynote speaker, Madison Ford, for inspiring students with her experiences, advice, and words of encouragement.
We wish you all the best! 🐊

We proudly congratulate the Summit Spring 2026 award winners! ✨Your dedication, leadership, and innovation have left a l...
05/06/2026

We proudly congratulate the Summit Spring 2026 award winners! ✨

Your dedication, leadership, and innovation have left a lasting impact in the IA community, and we are thrilled to celebrate your achievements.

🎓 IA Scholar Award: Widney Large
📣 Emerging Leader Award: Tiffany Vo
🏆 Director's Award: Shreya Shah
🤝 Partner Award: Mr. Walt Adams

To all of our graduates, congratulations on this incredible milestone and best wishes for the journey ahead!

Meet Rowan Coughlin, our May 2026 Trailblazer ⚡️Rowan is an advertising major with a minor in innovation.To learn more a...
05/05/2026

Meet Rowan Coughlin, our May 2026 Trailblazer ⚡️

Rowan is an advertising major with a minor in innovation.

To learn more about her and her journey in IA, visit our website and read her story, “A Different Kind of AI: Accessibility and Individuality.”
Trailblazers is the monthly IA student blog that highlights those going above and beyond. Want to nominate a student? Visit our website: innovationacademy.ufl.edu/student-life/trailblazers/ (Link in bio)

Meet Avery Fu, IA Class of 2023 🐊After graduating from the University of Florida with a combined B.S. and M.S. in financ...
05/05/2026

Meet Avery Fu, IA Class of 2023 🐊
After graduating from the University of Florida with a combined B.S. and M.S. in finance, Avery now works as a finance manager at Procter & Gamble, supporting global financial operations and strategy.

To read more about him, visit the link in our bio!

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