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University of Tennessee Research Foundation

University of Tennessee Research Foundation

Knoxville, Tennesseetennessee.edu

Overview

University of Tennessee Research Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes the commercialization of University of Tennessee intellectual property through licensing, startup creation, and investment.

Year Founded

1934

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

University of Tennessee Research Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
PreTeL, Inc.Jun 2026SeedCo-investor
AluminAiryJul 2025GrantCo-investor
Orion TherapeuticsJul 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
RaevJun 2022GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersKnoxville, Tennessee
Year Founded1934

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