University of Tennessee Research Foundation
Technology Transfer & Licensing
In the past 90 years, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation has worked with inventors across the UT System who consistently find new ways to …
The University of Tennessee System's core mission is to serve Tennesseans and beyond through education, discovery, and outreach to enable economic, …
Catch us around UT Knoxville's campus each month to learn how UTRF can help commercialize your research! UTRF's Technology Managers will be available …
UTRF plays a key role in state and regional economic development efforts at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world solutions. In the …
The University of Tennessee is not just a hub of academic excellence; it's a powerhouse of innovation where brilliant minds turn groundbreaking …
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.