Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

A Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus is a state-hosted, federally supported hub that anchors major components of the nuclear energy ecosystem.

Through its patented method for analyzing consumer, telecom, carrier, and professional data, founder Joey Gilkey said sales reps using TitanX talk to someone every four dials instead of every 40.

Community Equity Ventures is a new fund from Community Equity Partners that invests in later-stage growth companies in five core verticals in Tennessee and beyond.

This is the fourth story in our Investor Outlook series. This feature focuses on emerging technologies and innovation in legacy industry.

The company said its long-term plans include growing the Oak Ridge workforce as manufacturing scales and continuing to invest in facilities that support defense, energy, and space programs.

For East Tennessee, the announcement adds to the region’s growing footprint in advanced nuclear manufacturing and fuel development. 

The 3D imaging startup relocated its headquarters and manufacturing to the Knoxville region, citing world-class talent, university partnerships, and a welcoming entrepreneurial community.

The announcement came on Friday from Centrus and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.