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)
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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)
UTRF 2025 Innovation Awards Recognize UT Innovators Advancing Technologies from Lab to Marketplace
Annual ceremonies in Knoxville and Memphis honor University of Tennessee startups, patents and licenses, as well as the UTRF Innovators of the Year. UTRF is honored to recognize UT innovators from across the state at its annual Innovation Awards, held in Knoxville on November 24 and Memphis on December 10. UTRF staff and partners gathered (read more)