Office of the Vice Provost for Innovation
About
The Office of the Vice Provost for Innovation (OVPI) is responsible for harnessing the innovative power of the Tufts community to develop strategic and new business opportunities for research, scholarship, and education. The primary mission of the office is to provide business development services for the university. Key efforts are focused on the innovation community and brand development, network development (internal & external), the innovation infrastructure (physical and digital), global initiatives and international strategy, as well as other advisory services.
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Staff
Antoinette Matthews
Special Advisor to the Vice Provost for Innovation
News and Updates

Tufts University Announces Third Cellular Agriculture Innovation Day
Leading experts and industry players will unite to discuss...
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Tufts University Announces Second Cellular Agriculture Innovation Day
On January 11, industry experts and leaders will come...
Tufts Ranks in Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022
Tufts was awarded 28 utility patents this year, demonstrating...
Announcing Innovate Forward: The Longevity Challenge
The Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute at the Friedman...