Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

The first program is set for March 22 with the title of "CREST: Launching a New Regional Biomedical Workforce."

Grants of up to $15,000 will be made available to organizations and companies to support and empower Tennessee entrepreneurs.

Volunteer State is authorized to operate four programs - a loan participation program and three venture capital programs with Launch Tennessee responsible for $70 million of the $116.9 million approved.

Developers for part of the new Downtown Oak Ridge are hosting a focus group this week.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Economic Development Administration sought feedback on the “Tech Hubs” program. Now, the agency wants input on the "Recompete Pilot Program."

The Smart Factory Institute's Automation, Maintenance, and Reliability Summit gave a strong finish to Chattanooga Engineers Week.

With most of the duties of former Vice President Stacey Patterson assumed by others, UT President Randy Boyd recommended that research leadership be overseen by the VP for Academic Affairs and Student Success who gets a revised title.

Four national labs, including ORNL, will participate in the new Cradle to Commerce program that also involves three entrepreneurial support platforms.