The BIGGEST Startup Conference in Appalachia is back this November 6-8th in Johnson City, TN, at the ETSU Brinkley Center. Join founders from across the nation for a unique, 3-day experience in the mountains designed to help you launch faster, grow stronger, and build the business you've been dreaming about. Learn from industry leaders, find inspiration, and make valuable connections...
Find out what’s happening in the Knoxville tech industry and celebrate the innovative work of entrepreneurs & organizations in East Tennessee! Speakers from Knoxville-based organizations will share about projects featuring new and emerging technologies, and the impact they’re making around the world. Register for the annual Knoxville Technology Council summit here. Keynote Address Dr. Travis...
The Pitch is Northeast Tennessee’s premier startup competition, kicking off the Startup Mountain Summit with a high-stakes battle for $10,000 and bragging rights. The Pitch is open to the general community. Attending the event will inspire you while providing a showcase of new businesses coming to our region. Every year we have at least one...
Apply to showcase at SXSW Pitch 2026, a premier startup competition judged by investors and media. Review eligibility, categories, and fees. Applications close November 7. The 18th annual SXSW Pitch, where innovation takes center stage. Over two exciting days, a live audience and a panel of expert judges will explore the forefront of emerging technology sectors....
Applications for the 2026 cohort will close at midnight on Friday, November 7. Apply at this link. Innovation Crossroads is a two-year fellowship program that focuses on energy and advanced manufacturing technologies. Through an annual national call and competitive stage-gate process, top entrepreneurial-minded fellows are selected to join the program. Selected innovators receive a fellowship...
In this session led by the founder of All Y’all Skincare, you’ll explore how pricing choices shape customer perception and experience. Learn real-world tactics for setting prices that feel right for you and your customers, plus simple ways to elevate the experience without overspending. Walk away with fresh perspective, doable strategies, and confidence to charge what your work is...
Discover how your business can collaborate with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to accelerate innovation and economic growth in our region. Join us for an informative session exploring partnership opportunities, research collaborations, and technology transfer programs that help businesses of all sizes leverage ORNL’s world-class resources. Attendees will learn how to connect with experts, access...
NOVA EC is hosting our inaugural Start-Up Pitch Competition. Come Pitch, Network, & Win Prize Money. For more information on how to apply to pitch, see below.
With support from the Nasdaq Foundation, Launch Tennessee and Pinnacle Financial Partners are bringing the InvestTN Road Tour to 10 cities statewide to share key info on funding, investment opportunities, and how to tap into resources right in your community. Next stop: Knoxville! Join us on Friday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. E.T. for Capital Conversations Knoxville, the...
Join LaunchTN and The University of Tennessee on Nov. 15 for a festive pre-game tailgate experience at UT Knoxville, designed to foster connections within the startup ecosystem. Enjoy great food, drinks, and tons of Tennessee team spirit while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, innovators, and supporters of the Knoxville startup community, all in preparation for cheering on...
