MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee leaders in technology transfer, industry, research and entrepreneurship gathered to discuss and provide practical advice to aspiring University of Tennessee Health Sciences (UTHSC) entrepreneurs. The presenters and panelists discussed the mindset, skills and connections needed to translate scientific discovery into real-world impact. The workshop, titled From Discovery to Impact: Entrepreneurship & Industry Partnerships in Health Sciences, was organized and hosted by Jessica Snowden, MD, MS, (read more)
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UTRF Launches UT Ventures to Connect Alumni Investors with UT-Related Startups
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UT Ventures, a new initiative of the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF), connects a network of accredited alumni investors from universities across the UT System with startups founded or led by UT alumni, faculty, or students; companies built on UT-owned intellectual property; or companies working closely with one or more UT campuses. The network is designed to expand the University’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem by creating a flexible and impact-focused way for (read more)
Advancing Hydrogen Generation and Energy Storage Through Next-Generation Electrolyzers
Used globally in transportation, industrial processes and energy storage systems, hydrogen is emerging as a critical fossil fuel alternative to meet rising energy demands. With global demand for green hydrogen projected to increase more than twenty-fold to a $230 billion industry by 2035, improving efficiency and reducing production costs is becoming increasingly urgent. To meet (read more)