Since its inception in 1998, the UTRF Business Incubator has served as a dynamic launchpad for high-tech businesses, dedicated to nurturing early-stage technology firms that emerge from university research. Our mission is to provide crucial support to entrepreneurs as they navigate the challenging journey of bringing innovative ideas to market, employing a structured and strategic (read more)
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A New Era Begins: UTRC Becomes UTRF in 2003!
In 2003, the University of Tennessee Research Corporation (UTRC) underwent a pivotal transformation, emerging as the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF). This strategic reorganization was more than just a change in name—it marked a significant shift in focus, energizing the foundation’s commitment to entrepreneurship and economic development, and elevating its role in technology transfer (read more)
Big Wins in the 1990s for UTRF!
The 1990s were a game-changer for UTRF! We hit a major milestone by receiving our first $1 million licensing fee, marking a new era of success and innovation. We expanded our footprint by opening a branch office at the UT Health Science Center in Memphis, enhancing our support for groundbreaking health research. And in 1998, (read more)