From Lab to Market: AI TechX to host statewide innovation showcase at Tennessee Tech
Moving from a breakthrough in a lab to a successful product on the market can often feel full of unknowns.
On May 19, 2026, AI TechX is hosting a statewide event titled ‘From Lab to Market: Accelerating AI Innovation’ to connect innovators and build that pathway.
Hosted at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, this day-long convening is designed to turn the state’s world-class artificial intelligence research into real-world deployment, commercialization, and high-quality job creation.
Strategic collaboration
The event serves as a strategic meeting ground for industry leaders, faculty researchers, government stakeholders, and the startup ecosystem.
The programming moves beyond theory, focusing on applied AI use cases and the practical pathways required to move intellectual property from the academic bench to the commercial sector.
“This initiative positions the University of Tennessee and our statewide partners to fulfill our mission in bold new ways. By accelerating the transition from lab to market, we’re moving AI into the hands of industry to foster innovation, create high-tech jobs, and drive the future of AI adoption across the state,” said Caleb Knight, Director of AI TechX.
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