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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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)