As the new associate vice president for innovation and development at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), Anthony Francis is poised to revolutionize the institution’s approach to entrepreneurship and innovation. With a history of successful commercialization, Francis has a proven track record of working with industry, universities, and consulting to mobilize talent towards a common goal.
During his time at UCSF, Francis transformed the commercialization and partnering approach, increasing equity and license revenue with record levels of income and activity. His expertise in investing in startups and emphasizing the value of creation and research will provide a competitive advantage in research and grant opportunities for the institution.
In his new role, Francis will focus on fostering entrepreneurialism across various technical areas at UT Health San Antonio. He will collaborate with investigators, inventors, and researchers to translate their innovations into commercial opportunities that will have a positive impact on people’s lives and benefit the global community. With his extensive experience in commercialization training, he will help cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among UT Health San Antonio faculty members and students alike.
Francis’ background as an Australian entrepreneur brings a unique perspective to his work at UT Health San Antonio. He founded TCG Pty Ltd., which was later sold to Deloitte, where he received national recognition for his work in commercialization training. Additionally, he has been honored with national entrepreneurial educator awards for his contributions to education in this area. As author of the ImPact commercialization system, he has helped guide numerous entrepreneurs towards success in bringing their ideas to market.
Overall, Francis’ appointment as associate vice president for innovation and development at UT Health San Antonio marks an exciting new chapter for the institution’s efforts in entrepreneurship and innovation. With his expertise in commercialization training, investment in startups, and emphasis on creation and research values, he is well-positioned to lead UT Health San Antonio towards success as it continues its mission of improving people’s lives through science-based solutions.
