Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

Let Her Speak presented the first session for its Women's Capital Series for 2026, focused on entrepreneurship and investment in women-owned businesses.

The Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development and the UT Research Foundation selected the semi-finalists to compete for five funding awards, each worth up to $50,000.

Building the next generation of deep tech startups through an alumni-led, student-powered foundry at Vanderbilt University.

For nearly 90 years, East Tennessee Children's Hospital has delivered transformative and expert pediatric care.

The business owner, Anna Wiggins is a serial business-owner who has a passion for helping women feel seen and beautiful.

Meet the seven innovators competing for $10,000 and the future of Knoxville’s startup scene.

An agricultural drone service, an AI-enhanced calculator and an app that tracks the energy of local nightlife secured the top three spots at this semester's Vol Court.

The companies span three tracks Project Healthcare, TakeOff, and InFlight and represent a wide mix of experience levels and industries.