TVA 🤝 Spark Cleantech Accelerator

The Spark Innovation Center at the University of Tennessee Research Park is proud to announce a new partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of clean technology innovations. This collaboration signifies a significant step forward in fostering the growth of cleantech startups and advancing sustainable solutions within the region. Under this partnership, … Read More

Two Spark Companies Receive R&D 100 Research Awards

The Spark Innovation Center is thrilled to announce that two of our member companies, Re-du and Holocene, have been awarded the prestigious R&D 100 Awards for 2024. These awards, often referred to as the “Oscars of Innovation,” are a testament to the innovative work being done by these companies, which have leveraged the resources and support of the Spark Innovation … Read More

Spark Cleantech Accelerator Cohort 2024 Selected

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (July 9, 2024) – The Spark Cleantech Accelerator at the University of Tennessee Research Park is excited to announce the participants of their third annual accelerator program. The cohort is made up of a diverse group of founders working to commercialize a wide variety of promising cleantech and climate-tech products, ranging from aluminum and sodium batteries, to solar … Read More

Spark Innovation Center’s Market Sizing and Assessment with Ashley Roccapriore

On June 18, 2024, at the IAMM Building at the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm, Ashley Roccapriore hosted her Market Sizing and Assessment Workshop. Roccapriore is an assistant professor in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Auburn University. Roccapriore examines firm and investment failure, interpersonal relationships, and contextual influences on stakeholders and entrepreneurs, publishing her findings in top-tier … Read More

The Spark Innovation Center Wins DOE Office of Technology Transitions EPIC Round 3 Phase 1

April 2, 2023 – KNOXVILLE, Tenn. We are delighted to announce that the Spark Innovation Center, located within the University of Tennessee Research Park, has been honored with the prestigious DOE’s OTT Energy Program Innovation Cluster Round 3 Phase 1 Award. This achievement signifies our advancement to Phase 2 this summer, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering … Read More