Industries of the Future Demo Day
We look forward to welcoming you in person in Knoxville/Oak Ridge, TN to the Inaugural Techstars Industries of the Future 2022 Demo Day!
Upcoming Events
Knoxville Veterans In Residence Showcase
Bunker Labs’ Veterans in Residence Showcase is a nationwide event spanning across 23 cities and 3 virtual cohorts, celebrating over 400 veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs launching their startups and businesses from our recent cohort.
Cultivate Appalachia: AgLaunch Bootcamp for Food & AgTech Pioneers
AgLaunch is partnering with a diverse group of partners across the Appalachian region to host a bootcamp for innovators in food and agriculture. In-person in Knoxville, Tennessee, July 11-14. Applications open on May 2nd and close on May 31st.
Innov865 Event Series
The Innov865 Alliance has created an Innov865 Investor Series to give Knoxville’s entrepreneurs more opportunities to hear from and interact with investors in our region.
At events and mayoral forums hosted by the Innov865 Alliance, Knoxville’s leaders share their ideas and perspectives on entrepreneurship and innovation for the region.
Past Events
Idea to Acquisition: A conversation with Knoxville’s investor community
Moderated By: Brandon Bruce, COO & Co-founder, Cirrus Insight Early Stage Panel Early Stage Panelists: Grady Vanderhoofven Company: TennesSEED, 3Roots Capital Target deal size: $30k-$5M Target industries: Any Type of transactions: Equity Kristina Montague Company: The JumpFund Taget industries: Woman-Owned…
General Election Mayoral Forums
Exploring their positions on critical aspects of Knoxville’s economy, specifically entrepreneurship, innovation and access to capital, the candidates were joined by a panel of local entrepreneurs, supplying questions for lively discussion and debate. The Innov865 Alliance would like to thank…
Innov865 Investor Series 2019 with Cirrus Insight and PerfectServe
We hosted an engaging discussion with former COO Brandon Bruce of Cirrus Insight and former President and CEO Terry Edwards of PerfectServe as they discussed the growth and evolution of their companies and how that helped guide them to successful…
Innov865 Investor Series 2019 with Bill Malkes
The event featured an engaging discussion with Bill Malkes, co-founder and former CEO of GRIDSMART Technologies, Inc. and Grady Vanderhoofven, CEO of Three Roots Capital and Managing Partner of Meritus Capital, the lead investor in GRIDSMART. Bill and Grady held…
2020 Webinar with Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon
The virtual event was held on June 24, 2020, via Lunchpool. Mayor Kincannon presented her priorities and vision for supporting Knoxville’s entrepreneurial community and innovation economy, as well as her vision for creating an innovation district.
East Tennessee Capital Call
Building on the momentum established during the July 28 launch event for the Southeast Capital Call, panelists launched a regional sub-group focused on East Tennessee investment via the East Tennessee Capital Call during this event. Panelists were Brandon Bruce and…
Innov865 VIP Reception
The Innov865 Alliance will hold a private reception to kick off Innov865 2021 on Monday, October 4 from 5:30 to 7 pm. ET.
Startup Day 2021
Startup Day will be hosted at the Mill & Mine in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
Raising + Rising
Join the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center and Three Roots Capital on October 6 as we host a hybrid event of pre-recorded pitches, live Q+A, and round table discussions and networking, as part of Knoxville's Innov865 Week.
Showing Up for Women Entrepreneurs
Join Women in Entrepreneurship - Knoxville (WiE) and the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for a panel discussion on ways we can all show up more for women entrepreneurs and founders. ALL are welcome to this event! This in-person event will be hosted at the BRAND NEW Aught Coworking Downtown Location.
Innovation Crossroads Showcase
Join Innovations Crossroads and the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council for a virtual Innovation Crossroads Showcase at 11:00 a.m. on October 7!
Attracting Industries of the Future to East Tennessee
Please join ETEC for Attracting Industries of the Future to East Tennessee, a panel discussion with Oak Ridge National Lab, the Tennessee Valley Authority and University of Tennessee. This discussion is moderated by Tricia Martinez of Techstars.