Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

From a UT-decorated Volkswagen Atlas to Tennessee Tech's pavilion, they were out in force.

The students spent the 2024-25 academic year coming up with ideas and working with CARTA to address issues in Chattanooga’s public transit system.

The program would support promising start-ups in the areas of nuclear energy, integrated energy systems, cybersecurity, and advanced materials.

"If you want to lead a start-up community, don’t chase authority. Chase responsibility," Heivly advises.

More than 60 start-ups have been backed by Duke Capital Partners in the past decade.

Designed to connect student-run businesses, VentureLink is already thriving on Webb’s campus and is set to expand across Knox County high schools.