Updates from the Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development
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Tennessee Partners with Kentucky to Strengthen Circular Economy
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a core partner on a new National Science Foundation Engines Development Program award. The project, “Advancing carbon centric circular economy technologies for advanced manufacturing solutions,” is led by a coalition named Generate Advanced Manufacturing Excellence for Change, or GAME Change.
The GAME Change coalition focuses on the Southeastern Commerce Corridor, including the I-65 and I-75 thoroughfares and the promising high-growth centers of Louisville and Lexington in Kentucky and Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga in Tennessee, which outline an Appalachian region in need of greater connectivity and economic resiliency.
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Upcoming Workshops and Events
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Expanding Horizons Cohort Members Announced
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Seventeen UT research leaders have been selected to participate in the 2024 cohort of ORIED’s Expanding Horizons Program. The program provides development, mentoring, and capacity-building opportunities that will build the skills and knowledge necessary for the transition to leading convergent research projects that will result in major scientific breakthroughs.
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| Chancellors Innovation Fund Announced
ORIED is introducing the Chancellor's Innovation Fund (CIF) to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship among researchers and faculty. The CIF supports technology commercialization, technology-based startups, and entrepreneurial opportunities on the UT Knoxville campus and its institutes. Selected participants may receive up to $50,000 for their endeavors.
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| Human Health and Wellness Seed Funding, Team Building Activities Available
The Office of Research Innovation and Economic Development is soliciting proposals that advance knowledge and support areas of fundamental and applied research in human health and wellness.
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| LAUNCH PAD: Research Development Open House
Learn how Research Development services can help you secure external funding and recognition for your research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. This event provides opportunities to connect one-on-one with staff and learn about insights, partnerships, and resources that give proposals a competitive edge.
Register for the 9/5 event
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| UT-ORII Seeking Concept Papers for Future Convergent Research Initiative Topics
UT-ORII is seeking concept papers describing topics for future Convergent Research Initiatives within the institute. The mission of UT-ORII is to strategically align ORNL and UT expertise and infrastructure in research.
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| Voy Named UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute Education and Bredesen Center Director
The University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute has announced Brynn Voy as its new education and Bredesen Center director, beginning August 1. Voy is joining UT-ORII from the UT Institute of Agriculture.
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