​Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83589554337, Noon CT ​This informational session introduces the Technology Maturation Grant, a targeted funding program designed to advance university-developed technologies beyond proof-of-concept and toward commercial readiness. ​The session will showcase how the Technology Maturation Grant supports post-validation technical and commercial de-risking rather than early-stage research or general business support. Participants will gain an understanding...

AI for Manufacturing: Foundations & Applied Practice - August 6, 2026 - Knoxville, TN Date: August 6, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Register Now Event Description: A Practical, Hands-On Introduction to AI Tools for Tennessee Manufacturers Artificial intelligence is no longer a future technology; it is already being used by manufacturers across Tennessee to improve productivity,...

This session will featuring networking, and a program presented that will be targeted to veteran-owned businesses.  Our speaker for this event is Burrel "Mack" McCollum, Local Veteran's Representative for the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. His presentation will feature an overview of the Knoxville American Job Center. Also, bring a fellow veteran business...

Register for this year's TAEBC TVA Lunch and Learn! Join the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council virtually on Thursday, August 6, at 12:30 p.m. ET, featuring Mike Skaggs, interim president & CEO, and Heidi Smith, vice president of economic development, of the Tennessee Valley Authority. This event is perfect for anyone looking to meet TVA's new...

Date: August 6, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT Register Now Event Description: From Awareness to Application — A Focused Half-Day on One High-Impact Manufacturing Topic Understanding AI is a starting point. Knowing how to apply it to a specific operational challenge is where the real value begins. This workshop takes a single, high-impact manufacturing application and...

OVERVIEW OF THE EVENT Presented by the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and the Center for Energy, Transportation & Environmental Policy The annual Southeast Energy Policy Forum convenes industry leaders, nonprofits, university experts, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and government officials for accessible policy analysis, insights into the...

Tuesday, August 11th 9 AM- 10:30 AM Ever hit that 3 p.m. slump when your brain just won't cooperate? Or find yourself wide awake when it's finally time to wind down? It might not be your motivation, it could be your rhythm. Join Amberly to explore how Ayurvedic wisdom can help you work with your...

Tennessee Business Forum (TBF) and ThinkTennessee are coordinating The Impact of Energy Summit. The event will bring together business leaders, elected officials, industry experts, and other key stakeholders for a timely discussion on how energy policy, infrastructure, and innovation are shaping Tennessee's future. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the state's...

Join TAEBC and CO.LAB at a summer social on Thursday, August 13, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. ET at Liberty Tower in downtown Chattanooga to celebrate energy, innovation, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Janet Rehberg, president and CEO-elect of EPB, and Tasia Malakasis, CEO of CO.LAB, will speak on a brief panel moderated by Cortney Piper, executive director...

Join the University of Tennessee, Knoxville University Libraries and the ORIED Office of Entrepreneurship & New Ventures as we celebrate the official launch of the Patent & Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), a new hub for innovation, intellectual property education, and community entrepreneurship support. This full‑day event features campus leaders, expert speakers, hands‑on instruction, and opportunities to explore UT’s...