University of Tennessee Research Foundation
Technology Transfer & Licensing
UTRF is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2024. As part of this celebration, UTRF will highlight some of its long-term partnerships with UT …
To promote the commercialization of UT's innovations and to help train the next generation of commercialization professionals, UTRF recently welcomed …
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is honored to partner with Uday Vaidya, a prolific researcher, industry leader, and advisor. He is …
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation celebrates and supports entrepreneurship across the UT System. One way UTRF does this is by working …
Catch us around UT Knoxville's campus each month to learn how UTRF can help commercialize your research! UTRF's Technology Managers will be …
Did you know that UTRF holds a special place in the annals of American innovation? Established in 1934 as the UT Research Corporation, we've been …
Today, we're thrilled to commemorate a pivotal moment in our company's history as we reflect on one of our earliest issued patents, USPP502P, from …
UTRF provides assistance & resources to the research activities of faculty, staff and students of the UT System campuses and institutes by:
IDEA is the secure online portal for innovation disclosures at the University of Tennessee.
Submit a DisclosureThe commercialization process starts with innovators working across the University of Tennessee.
Learn MoreUTRF Tech Transfer serves as a bridge between researchers, industry, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Learn MoreLooking for a technology or invention to commercialize? UTRF has many technologies listed across multiple categories that can be searched and licensed.