The University of Tennessee Research Foundation’s annual Maturation Grant Funding program helps UT innovators advance new technologies on their path to market. Open to all researchers, faculty, staff and students across UT campuses and institutes, the Maturation Grant program provides up to $15,000 to winning proposals. In 2023, UTRF maturation grants funded 11 innovations, including (read more)
UTRF Newsletter Story
Staff Spotlight: Tulika Rastogi and Tyler Newton
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation recently welcomed two new assistant technology managers. Tulika Rastogi will serve UTRF’s Memphis office and Tyler Newton is the newest addition to the Knoxville team. Both Rastogi and Newton bring unique expertise to their roles. “UTRF is intentional about bringing people onto our team who are enthusiastic about supporting (read more)
Intern Spotlight: Malena Pierce
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is proud to welcome its first-ever marketing and communications intern: Malena Pierce. This internship allows students to gain real-world marketing experience, develop key skills relevant to their field of study and learn about UTRF’s growing intellectual property portfolio. UTRF is pleased to expand its internship program to include opportunities (read more)