Institute News
Connection & Innovation
At the Warren B. Nelms Institute, we’re shaping the connected world and driving the next wave of innovation by bringing people, devices, and intelligence together in bold new ways.
Impact by the Numbers
$45M
Research Funding
Our multidisciplinary faculty have secured $45M in funding since 2021 to develop innovative AIoT technologies and applications.
$12M
Workforce Development Funding
Education programs and workforce development are a major part of our research funding.
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Faculty Members
Our multidisciplinary faculty bring expertise from departments and colleges across the University of Florida
75+
Research Projects
We have over 75 active institute research projects in 2026.
51
Patents & Invention Disclosures
Our faculty and student researchers have filed 51 patents and invention disclosures since 2021.



