Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

The 'Faculty Innovator Showcase' is a signature annual event that celebrates and elevates the groundbreaking work of Tennessee Tech researchers.

The five finalists will compete for the opportunity to win a total of $65,000 in non-dilutive capital and in-kind services, courtesy of PYA Accountants and Advisors.

Project IKE is ORANO's large gas centrifuge uranium enrichment facility planned for Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

At last week’s AI Tennessee Summit, it was clear that the University of Tennessee, Knoxville intends to keep our state at the lead of the AI race.

Early decisions can have long-term implications for fundraising, equity, and growth.

"We’re excited to take ZERA into real-world deployments and continue building the future of hospital operations," said the founder, Vivek Thankachan.

Speakers and panelists dissected what their communities and organizations are currently doing to adopt AI, and how to use it more strategically in the future. 

The company was part of the 2022 cohort of the Innovation Crossroads program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).