Far too many research projects with commercial potential stall on the threshold of viability because graduate student innovators graduate and leave the University. The University of Tennessee Research Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship Program seeks to retain talented individuals in the region and invigorate the innovation ecosystem through work on projects that lead to deep tech startups. (read more)
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Spotlight on Research: Dr. Alan Solomon
In the Jewish religion, there is the concept of ‘tikkun olam,’ or to ‘heal the world.’ It means that each person can make the world a better place,” said Alan Solomon. “I hope I’ve made the world a little better from my being here.” Solomon, professor emeritus of the University of Tennessee Graduate School of (read more)
2023 UTRF Innovation Awards celebrate 5 startups, 40 executed commercialization agreements, and 46 Issued Patents
UTHSC-Graduate School of Medicine’s Alan Solomon inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame, UTHSC’s Ramesh Narayanan named 2023 Innovator of the Year At its annual Innovation Awards, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation celebrated 89 years of university innovation and impact. UTRF recognized 5 startups, 40 executed commercialization agreements, and 46 issued patents at the (read more)