Past Events

VIP Reception

This invite-only event is held after Startup Day celebrations on September 20 from 5-7 p.m.

Startup Day 2022

Startup Day will be hosted at the Mill & Mine in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

Valuation Lunch & Learn with PYA

Join PYA for a Valuation Lunch and Learn during Innov865 Week 2022 on September 19 from 11:30-1:00 p.m. ET!

The Maker City Summit 2022

The Maker City Summit 2022 is a full weekend of workshops, powerful presentations, and meaningful networking. There is a social event on Friday, September 16 at The Maker Exchange. Main programming will take place on Saturday, September 17 - Sunday, September 18, also at The Maker Exchange in Downtown Knoxville, TN. The leaders of The Maker City Summit will be ready to ignite conversation and discuss the creative culture in our city, our region, and our nation.

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.

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.