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Rick Smith, Dr. Sudhakar Neti & Dr. Carlos Romero celebrate EST's express license
September 19, 2025

Turning Heat Into Power, and Research Into Reality

Energy Storage Technologies (EST) has become the second startup to sign an Express Startup License with the university’s Office of Technology Transfer. This license provides EST a fast-track to bring its innovative thermal battery system, developed through Lehigh research, to market. The Express Startup License represents a new era of streamlined licensing, designed to help Lehigh-affiliated startups accelerate their journey from lab to marketplace.

by: Kristin R. Laudenslager & Mike Rinkunas '02 '08G
an image of Michelle Julet, Director of the Baker Institute
September 2, 2025

Meet Michelle Julet, New Director of the Baker Institute

Michelle Julet helps people move from “what if?” to “what’s next.” As the new Director of the Baker Institute, she’s ready to support Lehigh students, faculty, and partners as they explore, test, and launch ideas that matter.

Startup Academy 2025 Cohort
July 25, 2025

Startup Academy: Eight Summers of Real Startup Experience

Startup Academy bridges the gap between academia and industry by pairing top-talent Lehigh students with Silicon Valley Bay Area startups for a rigorous 10-week summer talent accelerator.

by: Dr. Sarah Leedberg, Assistant Director, Innovation Programs