The UT Research Foundation (UTRF) proudly hosted its annual Innovation Awards on November 25 in Knoxville and December 4 in Memphis, commemorating 90 years of advancing research, commercialization, and innovation. UTRF recognized 3 startups, 36 commercialization agreements, and 25 issued patents during these two events. Additionally, UTRF recognized two exceptional researchers with the prestigious 2024 (read more)
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UTRF: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Impact
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) is a powerhouse that drives UT’s mission to turn groundbreaking research into real-world applications. With a 90-year track record of commercial success and a rich innovation pipeline, UTRF serves as a connector within the UT innovation ecosystem and a bridge between the university and the business and investment (read more)
Inventor Spotlight: Jian Huang
Over its 90-year history, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) has collaborated with inventors across the UT System to apply research to real-world challenges. Often, these technologies originate from emerging or evolving fields with the potential to transform the world. One researcher charting new waters is Jian Huang, a professor in the Department of (read more)
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2024 UTRF HSC Innovation Awards
The UTRF Health Science Center Office Innovation Awards ceremony was held in Memphis on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Congratulations to all of the awardees! Innovator of the Year With great pride, we recognize Dr. Wei Li as this year’s Innovator of the Year Award recipient! Dr. Li is currently a UTHSC Distinguished Professor in the (read more)
2024 UTRF MCO Innovation Awards
The UTRF Multi-Campus Office Innovation Awards ceremony was held in Knoxville on Monday, November 25th, 2024. Congratulations to all of the awardees! Innovator of the Year With great pride, we recognize Dr. Uday Vaidya, the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair of Advanced Composites Manufacturing, as this year’s Innovator of the Year Award recipient! Dr. Vaidya’s pioneering leadership (read more)