Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

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...

LSTCON is a powerful gathering for life science industry leaders to share the latest innovations moving the industry forward Life Science Tennessee presents LSTCON, an annual conference that brings together Tennessee‘s life science ecosystem to collaborate, learn, and build meaningful connections across the state. Join us on November 18 to hear from state and national...

The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council will hold its annual Opportunities in Energy event on Wednesday, November 19, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville. This all-day event invites members and stakeholders to hear about new and innovative “opportunities” in the advanced energy sector, including trends, businesses, technologies,...

Exciting upcoming panel at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 3:30 PM - for every student (or future founder!) who’s ever said, “I want to start a business, but I don’t know where to begin.” Join us for Startup Jumpstart: Turning Ideas Into Action, featuring an incredible lineup of Tennessee founders and...

The Biz Foundry is thrilled to announce the Top 6 Finalists for this year’s Start Here Pitch Competition, happening Wednesday, November 19 at 37 Cedar in Cookeville, TN! These incredible startups stood out for their bold ideas, scalable business models, and connection to the Upper Cumberland region. Each one is ready to make big waves...

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome to the Hackathon! Coffee, bagels, and orientation. Event overview, ground rules, prize criteria, and Definition of Done (demo, Readme, owners, next steps). 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Team formation and roles Assign roles: Problem Owner, Team Lead, Builders, Data/Process, Storyteller. 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Discovery sprint Map current process, users, data; define success metrics....

Access to capital is one of the most crucial and often misunderstood aspects of running or growing a small business. Many Tennessee entrepreneurs walk in with strong ideas and real determination, but they often feel lost when it comes to funding: Which lenders should they approach? What does the SBA actually guarantee? How much cash...