Innov865 Week is our signature event, but the Alliance hosts other events throughout the year that celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation, and showcase Knoxville as the destination for startups and entrepreneurs in East Tennessee. These activities include pitch competitions, educational opportunities, social events, and more. Register for updates or check our upcoming events calendar to learn more.
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is pleased to host a virtual lunch and learn during Innov865 Week 2023. Dr. Kusum Rathore, vice president of UTRF’s Multi-Campus Office, will discuss the purpose, responsibilities, and benefits of UTRF’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program and chat with newly appointed EIRs Bob Vanderhoff and Ryan Ginder. There will be time for audience Q&A at the end.
TSBDC - Oak Ridge offers you the opportunity to learn how to launch your own business and turn ideas, passions, and side hustles into functioning businesses. This seminar will walk you through a basic business guide to help you get started. Limited virtual seating available for this seminar; register as soon as possible.
Vol Court includes four speaker sessions conducted by successful entrepreneurs and UT faculty and experts and a final business idea pitch competition. Session two of Vol Court features Hannah Lee, CEO and Co-founder of Second Mile. This event is part of Education track programming.
Invite-only event.
Join the Knoxville Chamber as they welcome the Spark Cleantech Accelerator and Innovation Crossroads cohort of companies to Knoxville! Meet the innovators and learn more about their startups during this meet-and-greet reception.
Join Travis Howerton, Knoxvillian, entrepreneur, and co-founder and CTO of RegScale, to “ask him anything” about his entrepreneurial journey. This event is part of the Innovation Track during Innov865 Week 2023.
The Maker City Summit is an incredible three day experience to educate, inspire, and bring our creative community closer together. It's not just about learning; it's about the connections you'll make.
The Maker City Summit is an incredible three day experience to educate, inspire, and bring our creative community closer together. It's not just about learning; it's about the connections you'll make.
The Maker City Summit is an incredible three day experience to educate, inspire, and bring our creative community closer together. It's not just about learning; it's about the connections you'll make.
Please join PYA for the 2023 PYA Ballard Innovation Award Pitch Competition and Reception
Put on your walking shoes and explore downtown Knoxville history with a few beers along the way!
Join us at the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator space to learn all things angel investing!
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