On August 19, 2026, USF announced that four researchers received Early-Stage Innovation Fund Awards, providing up to $25,000 in seed funding to advance promising technologies toward market readiness. The program is a partnership between USF Research and the Florida High Tech Corridor, helping bridge the gap between academic research and commercialization.
Among the projects selected for funding is the project the NeuTrode, an innovative electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode technology developed by NeuBaC Lab PI and Director, Dr. Nathan Schilaty, Lincoln Endowed Chair in Chiropractic and Biomechanics Research and Associate Professor at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine!
The NeuTrode project aims to address these challenges through a flexible, dry EEG electrode that delivers reliable signal quality without many of the drawbacks associated with conventional electrodes. Its wire-embedded polymer design is engineered to provide enhanced durability, consistent electrical performance, and compatibility with existing EEG systems.
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