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.

Be a part of the biggest pitch event in Blount County. Enjoy an evening of: • Networking • Blount County Celebrities • Audience Participation • Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar

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". Federal Agency representatives will meet with companies attending the event to help attendees navigate over...

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. They will share more about what is going on in economic development, regional enhancement, and talent retention and attraction efforts.