What if the next generation of automotive components, food packaging and construction materials began on Tennessee farmland? Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) are working to make that vision a reality at the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) Center for Renewable Carbon (CRC), developing plant-based technologies that could create new markets for farmers, strengthen rural manufacturing and reduce reliance on (read more)
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UTRF: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Impact
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)
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)