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 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.
Put on your walking shoes and explore downtown Knoxville history with a few beers along the way!
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.
These sessions are open to ANY WOMAN who is curious about what it takes to become an investor or are needing to raise funds to grow their business. The series will include monthly sessions from June until August.
These sessions are open to ANY WOMAN who is curious about what it takes to become an investor or are needing to raise funds to grow their business. The series will include monthly sessions from June until August.
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.
We look forward to welcoming you in person in Knoxville/Oak Ridge, TN to the Inaugural Techstars Industries of the Future 2022 Demo Day!
The Innov865 Alliance “Investor Series," sponsored by Three Roots Capital, event will take place on May 12 from 5-7 p.m. ET at the Knoxville Chamber.
At this Bunker Connect you'll have a chance to network with existing veteran businesses and learn more about how you can help businesses grow right here in Knoxville, TN!
Register to attend the third Opportunities on the Horizon event, "Women in Angel Investing," on Tuesday March 22, 2022 from 4:30-6:00pm ET, hosted by the Knoxville Chamber, Knoxville Entrepreneur Center and Innov865 Alliance.
Register to attend the second Opportunities on the Horizon event, "Angel Investing – How To Do It," on Tuesday February 15, 2022 from 4:30-6:00pm ET, hosted by the Knoxville Chamber, Knoxville Entrepreneur Center and Innov865 Alliance.
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.
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