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The University of Georgia reported a record $654 million in research and development expenditures for fiscal year 2025, reflecting a 4.1% increase and marking seven years of growth. The university's R&D funding has surged by 75% since 2015, with significant contributions from federal agencies and ongoing projects like the $18 million BioFoundry program. Additionally, a new medical education and research building is under construction, expected to generate up to $2.3 billion for the state's economy by 2040.