Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

NCInnovation's plan would create regional economic networks at four state universities.

Arizona State University is leading the newest member of the Manufacturing USA program, joining the Knoxville-headquartered Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation and five others funded by the Department of Energy.

The interest is high if the number of questions are any indication. EDA expects to designate at least 20 applicants as tech hubs during Phase 1 and use $15 million allocated for strategy development grants to make awards averaging $500,000 each.

The Johnson City-based organization was the only winner from Tennessee in the latest round of funding under the U.S. Small Business Administration's "2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition."

We have news from across the Volunteer State.

A $1.8 million grant in 2018 through EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program enabled Curiosity Lab to purchase and renovate a building in Georgia, creating classroom, laboratory, and office space.

They were part of a commencement address he delivered about leadership to graduates of William Peace University.

City of Auburn, AL employs 10 recycled containers to create a unique workspace where local entrepreneurs can grow their tech or manufacturing businesses in a supportive environment.