The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) is now accepting submissions for its 19th annual maturation award program. The UTRF Technology Maturation Award aims to assist innovators in advancing new technologies on the path to market by awarding up to $20,000 in direct costs to the highest ranking proposals. The program is open to researchers, (read more)
Maturation Fund
The Year in Startups: Celebrating Innovation and Impact at UTRF
As fiscal year 2025 comes to a close, the University of Tennessee has reached incredible milestones in innovation and entrepreneurship. UTRF is proud to support the evolution of groundbreaking research into promising startups—driving progress across the state and beyond. This year, a range of visionary faculty and alumni have transformed their discoveries into real-world solutions (read more)
Innovator Spotlight: Don Reising
Discover how Dr. Don Reising’s AWR audio technology, supported by UTRF, is transforming sound quality in music, hearing aids, and more. Follow his journey from research to commercialization.