Mike Howard led the Electric Power Research Institute Inc. for nearly half of its existence. Now, he's bringing that passion to a globally-focused organization.

Two Florida-based accelerators and Emory University's "RAISE Forum" are accepting applications.

Lux Semiconductors raised a $2.3 million seed round, while Hempitecture opened the country's first industrial hemp manufacturing plant.

Grants of up to $15,000 will be made available to organizations and companies to support and empower Tennessee entrepreneurs.

Developers for part of the new Downtown Oak Ridge are hosting a focus group this week.

With most of the duties of former Vice President Stacey Patterson assumed by others, UT President Randy Boyd recommended that research leadership be overseen by the VP for Academic Affairs and Student Success who gets a revised title.

Tennessee is still waiting on official approval as "Fund Tennessee" briefings begin today.

The Biz Foundry has partnered with Appalachian Investors Alliance to launch the $1.5 million fund. Verbal commitments are now being papered.