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Events for July 2024

Boyd Venture Challenge & Awards

ACEI Accelerator in the UTRF Business Incubator

The Boyd Venture Challenge is a seed-fund grant competition conducted in the spring semester each year. Companies are awarded up to $30,000 in startup capital. Funds may be awarded to one company or split among several companies.

The Launch Pad Pitch Competition

White Star Station, 133 W Broadway Avenue, Maryville

Be a part of the biggest pitch event in Blount County. Enjoy an evening of: • Networking • Blount County Celebrities • Audience Participation • Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar

$15

America’s Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour: Southeast- Knoxville, Tennessee

600 Henley Street, Knoxville Tennessee

America's Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as "America's Seed Fund". Federal Agency representatives will meet with companies attending the event to help attendees navigate over...

Knoxville Chamber Briefing Breakfast

Knoxville Chamber 17 Market Square, Knoxville

The Knoxville Chamber would like to invite new investors, new team members of investors, community members, and anyone who wants to hear more about our mission to join them for the Chamber Briefing Breakfast. They will share more about what is going on in economic development, regional enhancement, and talent retention and attraction efforts.

CO.MOBILITY Summit 2024

Chattanooga Convention Center

Our world is changing. Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream every day. Quantum technology is advancing at warp-speed. Supply chain innovations are at an all-time high. How will this affect our future? Join us as we highlight some of the world's most innovative startups, industry experts, and legislators who are changing the way we move...

Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator Demo Day

333 West Depot Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917

Join Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator for Demo Day. Watch the founders pitch live, meet the founders, and network with colleagues and industry leaders. Heavy appetizers and refreshments. 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM- Arrive and network 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM- Watch the founders pitch live 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM- Meet the founders...

Founders Forge Pitch Competition

510 Bert Street Johnson City, TN 37601

Head out to TVA Credit Union Ballpark, home of the Johnson City Doughboys, for FoundersForge's 7th annual Startup Pitch Competition. Come see the region's top startups pitch their ideas for a chance to win 10k in cash prizes for their business. Bring your family and friends to cheer on our local entrepreneurship community and see the future of our...

Founders’ Forum: Market Square Ventures conversation

Smoky Mountain Brewery (11308 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934)

Mark your calendar for the Innovation Crossroads Founders' Forum featuring John Bruck of Market Square Ventures! Founders’ Forums are monthly informal events gathering entrepreneurs throughout the ecosystem to hear talks, lessons learned, and participate in Q&A with program alumni, community members, and experienced startups founders.  A networking happy hour will follow. Feel free to invite...

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