Open Position: Director of Operations

Role Overview
The UT Research Park is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Operations to lead the strategic growth, infrastructure planning, and daily operations of our rapidly evolving research and innovation ecosystem. The Director will be a key driver in executing our development strategy and tenant-experience enhancements, coordinating property-management functions, and aligning operations with the Park’s long-term mission, research goals, and university partnerships.

SPARK @ IAMM Battery Seminar

The UT Research Park recently hosted an insightful discussion on battery technology innovation, featuring leading experts from academia and industry.

Shift Thermal Secures $1M to Advance Energy Efficiency Technology

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Shift Thermal, a startup developing next-generation thermal energy technology, has raised nearly $1 million in funding to bring its innovative system to industrial applications. The company’s progress marks a significant step toward more efficient industrial heating and cooling processes, with potential energy savings across multiple sectors. A Leap Forward in Thermal Energy Efficiency Shift Thermal’s proprietary system aims to dramatically reduce energy … Read More

Commercial Leasing Opportunities at the UT Research Park | Innovation South

Partners Development is pleased to announce available commercial lease space at Innovation South, a dynamic building within the thriving UT Research Park. This prime location offers an exceptional opportunity for businesses looking to establish a presence in a hub of innovation and collaboration. Ideal for Food & Beverage Tenants The park’s management is particularly interested in attracting a coffee shop, café, or food service … Read More

UT Research Park Bridges Industry-Academia Quantum Collaboration at Inaugural Event

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2025) — The UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm successfully hosted IONQ’s first Quantum Immersion Day at the Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (IAMM), uniting scientists, engineers and business leaders to advance Tennessee’s quantum technology ecosystem. The event fostered critical dialogue between academia and industry, with IONQ—a global quantum computing leader—demonstrating how its hardware and … Read More