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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2025 UTRF Technology Maturation Grant – Call for Submissions
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) is announcing a call for submissions for its 18th annual maturation program. The UTRF Technology Maturation Grant aims to assist innovators in advancing new technologies on the path to market by awarding up to $20,000 in direct costs to the highest ranking proposals. The program is open to (read more)
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)