Your Gateway to Advance Innovation and Execution in Real-world Healthcare
UF SPARC – Strategic Programs, Alliances and Research Collaborations – a single entry point for clinical research, device co-development, and wellness research.
Advance Research. Build Programs. Deliver impact.
SPARC connects industry stakeholders with UF College of Medicine — Jacksonville’s clinical expertise, research infrastructure, and broad patient access to accelerate real-world healthcare innovation.
who we are
SPARC — Strategic Programs, Alliances & Research Collaboration — connects industry stakeholders with UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville’s clinical expertise, research infrastructure, and broad patient access.
We support companies developing drugs, devices, diagnostics, digital health tools, wellness products, and care-delivery solutions. Through a single point of entry, SPARC helps sponsors identify the right investigators, study models, patient populations, and operational pathways to move promising ideas toward clinical and commercial impact.
The SCALE OF OUR IMPACT
The University of Florida is ranked among the nation’s top 5 public research universities, driving $1B+ in annual research funding.
Scale
10,000+ Patients involved in active clinical trials
400+ Active research studies
Expertise
90+ Principal Investigators involved in active clinical trials
100+ Research staff at UF Health Jacksonville
19 Departments involved in research
Trust
200+ Sponsors currently working with UF on active clinical trials
why industry LEADERS choosE uf
Industry leaders don’t just want research — they want results. Here’s why sponsors trust us:
- Speed to Market
- Diverse, Real-World Populations
- Large Recruitment Footprint
- Scientific Depth
- Regulatory Confidence
- Proven Innovation Ecosystem
The University of Florida is ranked among the nation’s top 5 public research universities, with $1B+ in annual research funding and hundreds of active clinical trials.
who we WORK with
SPARC collaborates with organizations across the healthcare innovation ecosystem:
- Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies
Clinical trial execution, feasibility, recruitment strategy, and faculty expertise across therapeutic areas. - Medical Device and Diagnostic Companies
Product evaluation, clinical validation, usability testing, workflow integration, and real-world evidence generation. - Digital Health and AI Companies
Pilot studies, data-enabled care models, clinical workflow testing, and outcomes evaluation. - Wellness and Consumer Health Brands
Research support for nutraceuticals, supplements, exercise interventions, personal care products, and preventive health solutions. - CROs, Investors, and Strategic Sponsors
Site identification, investigator access, portfolio evaluation, and collaboration development.
WAYS WE CAN Collaborate
clinical trials
Industry-Sponsored Research
SPARC supports sponsor-driven clinical research across UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville’s clinical departments and patient populations. We help align sponsorswith the right investigators, sites,recruitment pathways, andoperational support for efficientstudy execution.
FACULTY-LED INNOVATION
Investigator Initiated Trials
SPARC helps industry sponsors engage faculty-led research programs that align with therapeutic priorities, clinical questions, or emerging product opportunities. These collaborations can generate early evidence, inform future trials, and strengthen long-term scientific relationships.
COLLABORATIVE R&D
Co-Development and Innovation
SPARC connects companies with UF clinical experts to design, test, refine, and evaluate new devices, digital tools, wellness solutions, diagnostics, and care-delivery models. From concept validation to real-world implementation, we help sponsors generate meaningful evidence and practical insight.
how sparc works
- Initial Conversation
We learn about your product, study goals, timeline, and ideal collaboration model. - Opportunity Assessment
SPARC evaluates fit with UF expertise, patient access, operational feasibility, and strategic priorities. - Investigator and Site Alignment
We identify relevant faculty, departments, clinical settings, and research support needs. - Study or Project Development
We support the pathway toward feasibility review, budget development, contracting, regulatory planning, and launch. - Execution and Relationship Growth
SPARC remains engaged to support communication, progress tracking, and future collaboration opportunities.
your next step
Your Collaboration Starts Today!
Industry leaders come to us for one reason: outcomes that matter. Let’s accelerate your innovation together.