Raising & Rising
Join the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for Raising & Rising, an exciting pitch and networking event as part of Innov865 Week's Investor Track, sponsored by Three Roots Capital.
Past Events
Gotta Know Knoxville Walking Tour
Culture Track Sponsor Visit Knoxville is offering a Gotta Know Knoxville Walking Tour! Innov865 Week attendees can use promo code "INNOV86523" to free admission at checkout. This event can be paired with the Sunsphere Private Tour.
Sunsphere Private Tour
Culture Track Sponsor Visit Knoxville is offering a private tour of the Sunsphere! Innov865 Week attendees can use promo code "INNOV86523" to free admission at checkout. This event can be paired with the Gotta Know Knoxville Walking Tour.
Internship Fair: Linking Vols with Knoxville Entrepreneurs
Are you eager to connect with exceptional talent from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville? The Vols have joined forces with the Innov865 Alliance to host an internship fair during Innov865 Week 2023. This Education track event, "Internship Fair: Linking Vols with Knoxville Entrepreneurs," will take place Wednesday, September 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
UTRF’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is pleased to host a virtual lunch and learn during Innov865 Week 2023. Dr. Kusum Rathore, vice president of UTRF’s Multi-Campus Office, will discuss the purpose, responsibilities, and benefits of UTRF’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program and chat with newly appointed EIRs Bob Vanderhoff and Ryan Ginder. There will be time for audience Q&A at the end.
TSBDC: Startup Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs
TSBDC - Oak Ridge offers you the opportunity to learn how to launch your own business and turn ideas, passions, and side hustles into functioning businesses. This seminar will walk you through a basic business guide to help you get started. Limited virtual seating available for this seminar; register as soon as possible.
Vol Court Fall 2023
Vol Court includes four speaker sessions conducted by successful entrepreneurs and UT faculty and experts and a final business idea pitch competition. Session two of Vol Court features Hannah Lee, CEO and Co-founder of Second Mile. This event is part of Education track programming.
VIP Reception
Invite-only event.
Premier Partner Program: Cohort Showcase
Join the Knoxville Chamber as they welcome the Spark Cleantech Accelerator and Innovation Crossroads cohort of companies to Knoxville! Meet the innovators and learn more about their startups during this meet-and-greet reception.
AMA with Travis Howerton, Co-Founder of RegScale
Join Travis Howerton, Knoxvillian, entrepreneur, and co-founder and CTO of RegScale, to “ask him anything” about his entrepreneurial journey. This event is part of the Innovation Track during Innov865 Week 2023.
2023 Maker City Summit
The Maker City Summit is an incredible three day experience to educate, inspire, and bring our creative community closer together. It's not just about learning; it's about the connections you'll make.
2023 Maker City Summit
The Maker City Summit is an incredible three day experience to educate, inspire, and bring our creative community closer together. It's not just about learning; it's about the connections you'll make.