Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

Those who recall the nearly five years when Taylor Eighmy served as Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville will not be surprised with this…

The rise of high-deductible health plans has exposed the shortcomings of existing healthcare payment systems and is one of the many drivers behind the growth of the patient payment market….

Here’s an example of how one entrepreneurial support initiative continues to build on itself. A new innovation hub named 757 Startup Studios is taking root in Downtown Norfolk as space for…

In a virtual event beginning at 2 p.m. EDT today, the Nashville Entrepreneur Center will formally introduce the inaugural cohort of its expanded and rebranded “Project Music & Entertainment” accelerator….

Text Request, a Chattanooga-based business texting platform, has been selected as a recipient of a “Stevie” in the 19th Annual “American Business Awards®” competition. Officially known as the “Gold Stevie®…

Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, has announced the “Techstars Equitech Accelerator,” a new Baltimore-based program focused on driving an inclusive innovation economy. The accelerator is a collaboration…

A Richmond, VA consulting firm is launching an accelerator program with a unique goal: to “savify” start-up founders. According to this article in Richmond Inno, the first “Covintus Tech Tank” will…

Add CVS Health Corporation to the list of companies launching their own ventures funds. CVS Health Ventures will invest in and partner with early stage companies focused on making healthcare…