Let’s take a trip back to 1927, a pivotal year in agricultural innovation when Harold A. Arnold, a researcher and instructor at the College of Agricultural Engineering, embarked on a groundbreaking journey to enhance harvesting technology. His pioneering work on windrowers, which culminated in a patented design in 1941, revolutionized the way farmers harvest hay (read more)
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Pioneering Sustainable Energy: UTRF Milestones
In 2009, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) embarked on a transformative journey to broaden its technology transfer focus with an emphasis on sustainable energy initiatives. This strategic pivot was driven by a commitment to address global energy challenges and promote environmental stewardship. It marked the inception of several key projects, including the creation (read more)
Empowering Innovation: UTRF Business Incubator
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)