The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) is a powerhouse that drives UT’s mission to turn groundbreaking research into real-world applications. With a 90-year track record of commercial success and a rich innovation pipeline, UTRF serves as a connector within the UT innovation ecosystem and a bridge between the university and the business and investment (read more)
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Inventor Spotlight: Gary Bates
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is proud to work with innovative researchers like Gary Bates, professor and Department Head of the Department of Plant Sciences at UT Knoxville. When I look over my career, that’s what I enjoy – helping people succeed,” said Bates. Bates began his career at UT as an Extension Forage (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)