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 of the startup Entreheart.Ai. He is also known for connecting UTK entrepreneurship students with Knoxville's startup ecosystem before graduation. In the final installment of 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/
Building on the legacy of Startup Week CHA (2014 - 2021), Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week (CEW) continues to empower our community with a dynamic, business-focused event that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and growth. In 2024, we reimagined the event as a community-wide collaboration, and in 2025, we’re taking it to the next level . The Chattanooga 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 event, you'll: Learn more about the 865 Academies model and how it's shaping the workforce of tomorrow Connect directly with Academy Coaches to explore specific...
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, mentorship, and funding to academic researchers, entrepreneurs, and startups to explore the commercial potential of their innovations. The final installment for the Spring 2025 cohort...
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 on top of it all. From automation tools and time-saving tricks to mindset shifts and practical strategies, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas that you...
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 08, 2025 at 4:30 PM at the 121 Tech Hub, 121 E. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs and investors in...
Join the KEC as they provide an "orientation" for the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. The team will discuss upcoming classes, programs, and Knoxville ecosystem resources. If you are new to Knoxville and looking to get connected to the KEC community, this is the event for you!
Gather with your fellow LK Alumni at the One Knox Soccer Game on the Covenant Health Park Party Deck on May 9th! Celebrate the end of LK's class year, watch One Knox's second Home Game in the Old City, and enjoy a post-game concert and fireworks in partnership with the Southern Skies Music Festival.
Women in Entrepreneurship Content Creation "Field Trip" In and Around Market Square! Join us on Tuesday, May 13th! In this month's meeting we will have hands-on stations for content creation and social media mini-workshops set up in the KEC office and around Market Square (weather permitting!) We will have stations set up for: Business &...
