Discover how Dr. Don Reising’s AWR audio technology, supported by UTRF, is transforming sound quality in music, hearing aids, and more. Follow his journey from research to commercialization.
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Lab Bench to Boardroom: How a UTRF Course Is Rewiring Graduate Education for Life Beyond Academia
At the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Campus in Memphis, students are learning real-world skills to succeed outside of academia in an innovative course, Strategic Entrepreneurship in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Led by Todd Ponzio, Vice President of UTRF, and UTRF Staff Attorney James Parrett, this class is more than just another elective—it’s a (read more)
Discover the Latest in Innovation at UTRF!
The UTRF Available Technologies page has been updated! Here, you’ll find innovations available for commercialization across categories like agriculture, animal health, chemistry, energy, engineering, human health, and software. It features the latest technologies, including genetic engineering tools, bio-insecticides, and advanced research tools. Express licensing options are also available. Whether you’re in search of groundbreaking solutions (read more)
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation Ranks 71st on Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) has ranked No. 71 on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Released annually, the Top 100 U.S. Universities ranking highlights and celebrates U.S. academic institutions that play a vital role in advancing innovation by securing intellectual property through patents. (read more)