Projects in Development

UConn R & D is pursuing the development of several projects based on technologies invented by UConn professors and faculty. These include:

Active Toy Technologies

Utilizing shape memory polymers (SMP) developed at the Institute of Materials Science, UConn R&D is partnering with a toy development company to develop action figures based on these new polymers. The first phase is to complete three to four prototypes that demonstrate the feasibility of SMP in several toy concepts. The Company recently secured $45,000 in prototype development funds.

Angiogenesis in Retinopathy

Dr. Timothy Hla, Professor of Cell Biology and Director of the Center for Vascular Biology at the UConn Health Center is researching receptors for blocking angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) in the treatment and/or prevention of blindness and retinal diseases, especially diabetic retinopathy and age related macular degeneration (AMD).  UConn R&D is evaluating financing opportunities for Dr. Hla’s research. 

Contact UConn R & D for further information on these projects, or to inquire about other projects in development.