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Announcing the Spark Cleantech Accelerator Cohort of 2024! We are very excited to welcome this fantastic group of founders working to commercialize a diverse range of promising cleantech and climate-tech innovations. Congratulations to everyone! Brian Washington - AluminAiry Rachid Essehli, PhD - American Advanced Membrane Technology Suba thra Rajendran - IonTech Energy Solutions Lance Adler - Witching Hour Bing Cao - Z18 Engineering,LLC Daniel Clark - 3D Solar The Spark Cleantech Accelerator will kick off on Aug. 19, 2024, and culminate in a Demo Day on Nov. 19, 2024, as part of “Opportunities in Energy” hosted by the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council. Read more from the teknovation.biz article >>> https://shorturl.at/igdDo

We're thrilled to announce that Orion Therapeutics, Inc. is the first recipient of the University of Tennessee Research Foundation - UTRF newly established $5M fund dedicated to accelerating groundbreaking tech startups. Orion Therapeutics is pioneering new therapies that target aggressive and hard-to-treat tumors. Their innovative approach and promising research make them the perfect inaugural recipient of this transformative fund. This milestone is a testament to the University of Tennessee's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting startups that have the potential to make significant impacts in their respective fields. We're proud to support Orion Therapeutics through the Spark Incubator Program, where we nurture and accelerate the growth of advanced tech startups. A big thank you to the Knoxville News Sentinel for the coverage!

Have a Happy Fourth of July, everyone! As we come together to celebrate this national holiday, we also take a moment to acknowledge and respect the history of the Cherokee people who originally inhabited this land. This Fourth of July, let’s honor both our shared history and the strides we are making toward a brighter, united future.

Status update on the Construction of Innovation South by Partners Development. We're excited to bring a new space of Innovation to East Tennessee. Here's a sneak peek at some of what's to come... 👀 - New Labs, - New Fume Hoods - Loading Docks - Yale Cable King by Columbus McKinnon Applications for the labs are live and provided by the Spark Innovation Center. Interested? ---> https://lnkd.in/eBcfVn8Z

On June 18, 2024, at the IAMM Building at UT Research Park, Ashley Roccapriore hosted a Market Sizing and Assessment Workshop for the Spark Innovation Center. As an assistant professor at Auburn University and graduate of the University of Tennessee, Roccapriore shared valuable insights on calculating potential market share using top-down and bottom-up approaches. Read more of her workshop here! https://lnkd.in/dcnpNSuT

On June 19th 1965, 2,000 Union Troops arrived in Galveston Bay, TX. The army expressed by executive decree that the more than 250,000 enslaved people were declared free. Juneteenth is a day of profound historical significance and a celebration of freedom and resilience. The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times. At UT Research Park, we are committed to fostering innovation in an environment regardless of background. We will continue to advance to a better future where everyone has opportunities to succeed. Source: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture

Last Thursday, the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator hosted Demo Day at the Regas Events Center in Marble City Market. Ten tech companies received guidance on financial models, pitching, access to potential investors, and more. During the event, several other organizations also had the opportunity to showcase their startup programs, including: - Knoxville Entrepreneur Center's The Works - Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Innovation Crossroads - Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Tennessee - Spark Innovation Center @ UT Research Park The event provided valuable insights into emerging technologies and served as a platform to highlight innovative community leaders in programming. (Headline photo cred: Katelyn Keenehan)

We have exciting news for hardtech entrepreneurs! The Spark Incubator Program is now accepting applications until Sept. 10, 2024. Apply for lab space at the UT Research Park and benefit from top-quality facilities, strategic connections, and expert guidance. Be part of a thriving community of innovators in the Spark Incubator Program. Apply by Sept. 10, 2024, & learn more at https://lnkd.in/eCrdT8NT A special thank you to teknovation.biz for their story on the topic! https://lnkd.in/ejNYVQnE

Many of us at the Park are excited to attend Demo Day as we help support the local tech entrepreneur ecosystem. Come grab a book tomorrow from the Director of the Spark Innovation Center, Lilly Tench!

Superb representation from all! Thank you, Rickey!