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SUMMARY:Knoxville Chamber: Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a full-menu breakfast at the City of Knoxville’s 15th Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast meet-and-greet. Talk with City department managers\, as well as representatives from KAT\, KCDC\, KUB\, PBA\, MKAA and ASM Global and get the lowdown on upcoming bid opportunities.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/knoxville-chamber-annual-business-opportunities-breakfast/
LOCATION:500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T153000
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SUMMARY:Founders’ Forum: Market Square Ventures conversation
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the Innovation Crossroads Founders’ Forum featuring John Bruck of Market Square Ventures! \nFounders’ Forums are monthly informal events gathering entrepreneurs throughout the ecosystem to hear talks\, lessons learned\, and participate in Q&A with program alumni\, community members\, and experienced startups founders.  A networking happy hour will follow. \nFeel free to invite friends and/or colleagues who might be interested in networking with the Knoxville hard-tech entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nWhat: Innovation Crossroads Founders’ Forum + Networking Happy Hour \nWhen: Thursday\, June 20\, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) \nWhere: Smoky Mountain Brewery (11308 Parkside Drive\, Knoxville\, TN 37934)\, Private Room \nGuest speaker: \nJohn Bruck\, Co-Founder + General Partner\, Market Square Ventures \nAbout Market Square Ventures: \nMarket Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Knoxville with a focus on early stage (pre-seed\, seed) startups in Tennessee\, the Southeast\, and Appalachia. \nLearn more about the recent launch of Market Square Ventures from Teknovation.biz https://www.teknovation.biz/market-square-ventures-launches-new-venture-capital-firm-in-knoxville/.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/founders-forum-market-square-ventures-conversation/
LOCATION:Smoky Mountain Brewery (11308 Parkside Drive\, Knoxville\, TN 37934)
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SUMMARY:Founders Forge Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Head out to TVA Credit Union Ballpark\, home of the Johnson City Doughboys\, for FoundersForge’s 7th annual Startup Pitch Competition. Come see the region’s top startups pitch their ideas for a chance to win 10k in cash prizes for their business. Bring your family and friends to cheer on our local entrepreneurship community and see the future of our region. Admission is FREE but RSVP is required! FREE food & drinks will also be provided.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/founders-forge-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:510 Bert Street Johnson City\, TN 37601
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SUMMARY:AgLaunch Final Pitches
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URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/aglaunch-final-pitches/
LOCATION:Techstars Office\, 465 South Gay Street\, Knoxville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T140000
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SUMMARY:"The WORKS" Accelerator Kickoff
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URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/the-works-accelerator-kickoff/
LOCATION:Knoxville Entrepreneur Center\, 17 Market Square
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SUMMARY:Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator for Demo Day. Watch the founders pitch live\, meet the founders\, and network with colleagues and industry leaders. Heavy appetizers and refreshments. \n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM- Arrive and network \n\n\n\n\n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM- Watch the founders pitch live \n\n\n\n\n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM- Meet the founders and network
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/techstars-industries-of-the-future-accelerator-demo-day/
LOCATION:333 West Depot Avenue Knoxville\, TN 37917
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SUMMARY:CO.MOBILITY Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our world is changing. \nElectric vehicles are becoming more mainstream every day. Quantum technology is advancing at warp-speed. Supply chain innovations are at an all-time high. \nHow will this affect our future? \nJoin us as we highlight some of the world’s most innovative startups\, industry experts\, and legislators who are changing the way we move and consume energy. \n‍Don’t miss out on 3 days of highly engaging conversation about the ‍future-forward movement of people\, goods\, energy\, and data. \n‍Don’t wait—join the movement.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/co-mobility-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Chattanooga Convention Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T093000
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SUMMARY:Knoxville Chamber Briefing Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The Knoxville Chamber would like to invite new investors\, new team members of investors\, community members\, and anyone who wants to hear more about our mission to join them for the Chamber Briefing Breakfast. \nThey will share more about what is going on in economic development\, regional enhancement\, and talent retention and attraction efforts.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/knoxville-chamber-briefing-breakfast/
LOCATION:Knoxville Chamber\, 17 Market Square\, Knoxville
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SUMMARY:America's Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour: Southeast- Knoxville\, Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive\, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs\, known as “America’s Seed Fund”. \nFederal Agency representatives will meet with companies attending the event to help attendees navigate over $4 billion in early-stage funding opportunities available through America’s Seed Fund. \nRegister to attend the in-person event to learn more about SBIR/STTR programs from experts! \nGeneral agenda: \n7:15- 8:00 Check-In \n8:00 – 12:15 America’s Seed Fund Overview\, Panels\, and 1:1 Meetings with Agency Representatives \n12:15-1:00 Lunch \n1:00-3:30 Local and State Resources and Panels of Success \n3:30-4:00 Meet Fund Tennessee: InvestTN & LendTN \n4:00-5:00 Happy Hour Networking (Light Bites and Drinks) \nThe agenda will include: \n\nOverview of America’s Seed Fund\nReverse Pitches from Federal Agency Representatives\nPanels & Presentations (Examples of potential panels include – SBIR/STTR Agency specific panels\, proposal support resources & programs\, entrepreneur success stories\, resources available through Tennessee FAST Awardee (Launch Tennessee) and the TENNESSEE SBTDC\, SBIR/STTR support programs\, proposal tips and strategies\, among other potential topics)\nOpportunity to meet with local and statewide entrepreneurial support organizations\nOne-on-one meetings with Federal Agency Representatives
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/americas-seed-fund-2024-road-tour-southeast-knoxville-tennessee/
LOCATION:600 Henley Street\, Knoxville Tennessee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T180000
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SUMMARY:The Launch Pad Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the biggest pitch event in Blount County. \nEnjoy an evening of:\n• Networking\n• Blount County Celebrities\n• Audience Participation\n• Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/the-launch-pad-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:White Star Station\, 133 W Broadway Avenue\, Maryville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T160000
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SUMMARY:Boyd Venture Challenge & Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Boyd Venture Challenge is a seed-fund grant competition conducted in the spring semester each year. Companies are awarded up to $30\,000 in startup capital. Funds may be awarded to one company or split among several companies.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/boyd-venture-challenge-awards/
LOCATION:ACEI Accelerator in the UTRF Business Incubator
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