The UT Research Foundation (UTRF) proudly hosted its annual Innovation Awards on November 25 in Knoxville and December 4 in Memphis, commemorating 90 years of advancing research, commercialization, and innovation. UTRF recognized 3 startups, 36 commercialization agreements, and 25 issued patents during these two events. Additionally, UTRF recognized two exceptional researchers with the prestigious 2024 (read more)
Newsletter Feature Article
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)
Spotlight on: Entrepreneurship
Far too many research projects with commercial potential stall on the threshold of viability because graduate student innovators graduate and leave the University. The University of Tennessee Research Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship Program seeks to retain talented individuals in the region and invigorate the innovation ecosystem through work on projects that lead to deep tech startups. (read more)