The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is celebrating 90 years of innovation! UTRF has been at the forefront of driving change and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for nearly a century. “For the past 90 years, UTRF has been instrumental in promoting the commercialization of UT’s intellectual property and fostering an entrepreneurial culture that (read more)
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UTRF’s First Issued Patent
Honoring a Legacy of Innovation! Did you know that UTRF’s very first issued patent, for the Liquid Level Indicator, dates back to 1938? This groundbreaking invention, tis a device used for measuring the relative humidity of a gas, paved the way for countless advancements in atmospheric science and beyond. This groundbreaking invention, a device for (read more)
Celebrating UTRF’s Rich History
Did you know that UTRF holds a special place in the annals of American innovation? Established in 1934 as the UT Research Corporation, we’ve been a pioneering force in driving research breakthroughs for nearly a century. The UT Research Corporation (UTRC) was chartered on December 24, 1934, for the purpose of promoting research and encouraging (read more)