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)
90th Anniversary
Delving into Innovation: UTRF’s 1960 Educational Apparatus Patent
In 1960, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) marked a significant milestone with the patenting of the “Educational, Recreational, and Testing Apparatus” by researchers John B. Sharp and Arnold Icesy Hayes. This innovative device transformed both the educational landscape and the world of recreational games, introducing a new way to engage and educate users (read more)
Innovation in Materials: UTRF’s 1944 Fiberboard Composition Patent
In 1944, UTRF achieved a monumental milestone with the patenting of a novel fiberboard composition. This innovation had a profound impact on the construction and materials industry, setting new standards for strength and durability in fiberboard production. Before this breakthrough, fiberboards were widely used due to their ease of production and cost-effectiveness, but they often (read more)