Here’s your weekly roundup of business news from throughout the Knoxville region.

Around 60 universities, industries and economic and government agencies are partners in the two-year effort that could lead to a much bigger program.

James Tente, who moved to the region about eight years ago, was one of five competitors in Maryville's inaugural “Launchpad Pitch Event” organized by the Sky City Entrepreneur Center.

The new software research and development facility will create 50 new technology jobs ranging from platform developers to data warehousing specialists and native mobile and artificial intelligence developers.

All but one of the teams came from UT, Knoxville. One participant came from UT at Chattanooga.

The company is using the power of artificial intelligence to gain insights, identify areas of improvement, and determine the path to success for sales meetings.

Here’s your weekly roundup of business news from throughout the Knoxville region.

The Chemical Radiation Technology pathway will give students a new option that will prepare them to enter the workforce in places such as ORNL and the Y-12 National Security Complex – without first completing a bachelor’s degree.