University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Public University
Founded 1794
The University of Tennessee is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in materials science, agriculture, and energy.
30
Startups (5yr)
140
Patents Filed
106
Patents Issued
44
Licenses (5yr)
$10.0M
License Revenue
85
Partnerships
$0.3B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Materials Science
Advanced materials and composites
Materials Science and Engineering
Agriculture & Food Science
Crop science and food technology
Herbert College of Agriculture
Energy
Nuclear energy and renewable energy
Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research
Related Market Maps
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Advanced Materials
12% CAGRNext-generation materials with enhanced properties for industrial and consumer applications
Market Size$125B
Advanced Energy
10% CAGRNext-generation energy technologies for clean and efficient power
Market Size$1.5T
Nuclear Technology
8% CAGRAdvanced nuclear technologies for power generation and medical applications
Market Size$85B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#71NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024Tech Transfer Office
UT Research Foundation
IP Portfolio Available
~120 technologies available for licensing
Materials ScienceAgricultureEnergy
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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