The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) is announcing a call for submissions for its 18th annual maturation program. The UTRF Technology Maturation Grant 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 (read more)
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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)
UTRF’s 2025 Cohort Brings Legal and Commercial Expertise to Innovation
UTRF is thrilled to welcome four talented interns this summer: three Commercialization Analyst Interns in our Knoxville office and one Legal Extern in our Memphis office. Representing diverse academic backgrounds—from law and engineering to biomedical science—each student brings a unique perspective to the intersection of research, innovation, and intellectual property. Learn more about Alan, Demi, (read more)