Connected by CREOL: An Intertwined Ecosystem Fuels Florida's Innovation Economy
By
Arin Partington
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July 20, 2026
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A new feature from Florida High Tech Corridor highlights how CREOL’s long-standing partnerships with industry have helped drive innovation, support student success, and strengthen Florida’s $3.6 billion optics and photonics industry.
The article spotlights Research Assistant Professor Joshua Kaufman and Trustee Chair Kathleen Richardson, Florida’s leading faculty member in Matching Grants Research Program projects with 29 awards, as examples of CREOL’s collaborative impact on research, workforce development, and industry innovation.