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November 03, 2025 | Katelyn Biefeldt

Anderson Center opens student applications for second annual holiday gift guide

The holiday gift guide features products and services for purchase from University of Tennessee, Knoxville student businesses. Applications close Nov. 10.

The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) at the University of Tennessee is bringing back the Holiday Gift Guide for its second year! In the first year, nine student businesses were featured in the catalogue, and this year, ACEI has its sights set on even more offerings.

The Anderson Center aims to showcase a curated collection that celebrates the innovative products and services of student-owned businesses. They are currently seeking applications from current UT students (undergraduate and graduate) who have channeled their educational experience into launching or growing a thriving business.

Selected applicants will be featured in the comprehensive Holiday Gift Guide, which will be distributed among various UT networks. Applications close on November 10, so the Center is urging students to “act fast.” Students can apply to enter their products in the Holiday Gift Guide here.

The Anderson Center is also encouraging alumni, community partners, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem supporters to support the Gift Guide initiative this holiday season.

“It’s our duty to support our own community, and we believe there’s no better way than investing in the entrepreneurial dreams of our students and peers,” the ACEI team said.

Apply today and share the Holiday Gift Guide with friends, family, and fellow Volunteers far and wide.

 

đź”— Teknovation will provide a follow-up story with the link to the gift guide as soon as it becomes available!



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