Technology Transfer

Innova has close working relationships with many universities and research institutions in the southeast.Located in close proximity to the University of Tennessee Research Foundation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the University of Memphis, Innova constantly exchanges information with the faculty at these institutions .

As a result of its close relationships with these institutions, Innova not only gets an early look at technologies but also assists at assessing and developing their intellectual property

University of Tennessee

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Richard Magid

"Our relationship with Innova has allowed UTRF to better fulfill itsmission of fostering technology-based economic development inTennessee. In addition to the two startup companies which Innova hasdirectly supported, they also assist us in mentoring researchers and inthe evaluation and validation of technologies. I'm thrilled that theirpast success allowed them to win one of the TNInvestco allocations, andwill eagerly pitch them more University of Tennessee technologies tobuild their next company around.

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University of Memphis

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Kevin Boggs

The University of Memphis Office of Technology Transfer has worked closely with the team at Innova to grow our local tech-based economy while supporting Memphis entrepreneurs and developing technologies invented by U of M scientists. Innova has provided us with valuable feedback on cutting-edge technologies, and great networking connections. We look forward to continuing to work with the Innova team and to help them identify promising investment opportunities."

To find out more about the work being done at the University of Memphis Office of Technology Transfer, click here