Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

Description: Spark Women proudly presents "The 2024 Advancer - Embracing Opportunities for Growth," a workshop meticulously tailored for ambitious businesswomen in the Appalachian Highlands. This enlightening session is dedicated to those ready to embrace new opportunities and achieve substantial growth in the year 2024. Panelists: To be announced Key Highlights: Embracing Continued Education: Delve into how lifelong...

Join FoundersForge At the INSPIRE SURE Summit, a pivotal gathering designed to connect and empower individuals and organizations involved in supporting Substance Use Disorder Recovery and reintegration into the workforce. This unique event focuses on the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia regions, with an eye towards broader impact in the future. Attendees will gain invaluable...

What’s the Big Idea 48 Hour Launch is an accelerator-style competition designed to inspire entrepreneurial action. The competition will bring together bright minds in early March to participate in an intensive period of prototyping, community building, planning, incubation, and launching. The winning idea will be advanced to the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center’s CO.STARTER Program and will...

Come learn at UTC's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship with CO.LAB! There are so many topics you can expand your knowledge on... and we want to help you! Come create new skill sets and build your professional profile through a number of courses, including topics like: ✨ Building your Brand ✨ EVERYTHING Sustainable Mobility (quantum,...

Join Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator for it's kickoff event. Meet the founders and network with colleagues and industry leaders. Heavy appetizers and refreshments. Sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee Valley Authority, and University of Tennessee. 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM- Arrive and network 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM- Meet the founders 7:00...

Lunch & Learn: Business Finance Basics with Truist Knoxville, TN – March 18, 2024 – The Knoxville Entrepreneur Center is pleased to announce a collaborative event with Truist, one of the nation's leading financial services companies, to present a Lunch & Learn session on Business Finance Basics. This educational opportunity will take place on Tuesday,...

Learn what’s happening at the Tennessee General Assembly during a discussion with members of the House of Representatives. Each representative will have an opportunity to share their priorities for 2024 and thoughts on current business issues within our community. *Light breakfast and refreshments will be served.

Join Duofounder for an enlightening workshop at Techstars Industries of the Future led by Sergio Marrero of the Robin Hood Foundation. ​This event is designed for venture capital investors and startups keen on exploring strategies for fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem through insightful investing and mentorship. ​Dive into the dynamics of ecosystem building and discover...

Billed as a transformative and immersive experience designed to enrich both an individual's personal growth and professional journey, the event begins at 4 p.m. EDT with a two-hour lineup of speakers who are thought leaders in health, wellness, technology, entertainment, and inspiration. These experts will share insights and innovations, offering attendees a unique opportunity to...