Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

The expected $20 million investment over five years comes in large measure because of the composites and advanced manufacturing resources available in the Knoxville-Oak Ridge region.

Mobile app Wyndy helps families find, book, and pay vetted, background-checked college babysitters. Nearly six years after its launch, the company is seeking 200 college students in the two new cities.

IACMI will be receiving federal funding across five fiscal years, with a first-year investment of $6 million to further technological R&D and accelerate commercialization in the domestic composites manufacturing sector.

“Version 1.0 was a lot of setting up,” says CEO Chad Duty, explaining that key priorities focused on creating the now 124-member consortium, constructing scale-up research and manufacturing facilities, and more. “Version 2.0 is about leveraging those investments to expand our impact.”

Through the 12-week program, aspiring leaders will work on establishing a foundation of confidence, communication skills, and financial literacy while established leaders will grow their skillsets in empathetic leadership, active listening, and unconscious bias.

Continued growth at the Park creates demand for additional gathering/meeting spaces and a place for stakeholders and partners to stay overnight or for more extended periods as they collaborate with UT and other colleagues.

The best fans in the country can get rewarded for visiting their favorite Southeastern Conference city through a new virtual passport through the 14 cities.

Described as “the smart meeting attendant that automatically captures insights and action items without additional downloads or installs,” Reelay allows attendees to focus exclusively on the purpose of the meeting without other distractions.