The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) is pleased to welcome Derek Eitzmann as its newest Assistant Technology Manager. Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, Derek brings a strong scientific background and a passion for innovation to his new role in UTRF’s Knoxville office. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Iowa State University, where his graduate (read more)
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Accelerating Innovations to Market: Venture Launch Program Empowers UT Startups
Launched in 2023, UTRF’s Venture Launch program was created to support innovation commercialization throughout all UT’s campuses and institutes. It aims to bolster, connect, and catalyze the entire System-wide entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Venture Launch Program, which includes UTRF’s Executives-in-Residence and Entrepreneurial Fellow Program, enhances the quality of startups by supporting UT entrepreneurs. It connects founders (read more)