Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

The Ballard Innovation Award is the largest gift of cash and in-kind services available to East Tennessee entrepreneurs and startups—a reflection of PYA’s commitment to the region.

Fridays, February 28th , March 28th , April 25th from 9-10 @ 121 Tech Hub Join Haslam Professor and Entrepreneur, Haseeb Qureshi, as he interviews startup founders at 121 Tech Hub....

Make new connections with Knoxville's women in tech community! We'll be gathering for a laidback happy hour at Bella, a modern Italian cafe in Maryville. Enjoy come-and-go networking from 4:30-6:30pm in...

Haseeb Qureshi, also known as "HQ," is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) and a member of the 121 Tech Hub. He is the founder...

The Rocky Top Business Awards recognize the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by alumni. The Rocky Top Business Awards are presented by PYA.   https://alumni.utk.edu/awards/rocky-top-business/

Inspire the next generation of tech professionals with 865 Academies Student Experiences. Industry partners are needed to provide work-based learning opportunities for students in Knox County high schools. At this...

The I-Corps (Innovation Corps) program is an initiative by the National Science Foundation (NSF) designed to help researchers translate their scientific discoveries into commercial products and startups. It provides training,...

oin us for this month’s Powered By Her Lunch & Learn! It’s an open, energizing discussion where you’ll discover business hacks that save you time, boost profits, and help you stay...

Welcome to the Pathways To Capital: East Region event! Join us for an evening of networking and learning about different pathways to capital for your business. This event will take place on Thur, May...