The UT Research Park is pleased to share that the Spark Innovation Center Spark has partnered with the Tickle College of Engineering’s Center for Materials Processing to develop and grow the Spark Scholar intern program with excellent results. The new partnership with the Anderson Center will allow us to expand Spark Scholars and provide opportunities to a broader range of students.. This collaboration … Read More
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Skuld LLC, an innovator in sustainable metal manufacturing and alum of both Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Innovation Crossroads program (2023 cohort) and the Spark Cleantech Accelerator, has achieved a significant milestone: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has acquired Skuld’s Lightning Metal LM-16 machine for advanced materials research. As reported by 3DPrint.com, Skuld’s proprietary Additive Manufacturing Evaporative Casting (AMEC) technology enables cost-effective production of complex metal parts … Read More
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Shift Thermal, a startup developing next-generation thermal energy technology, has raised nearly $1 million in funding to bring its innovative system to industrial applications. The company’s progress marks a significant step toward more efficient industrial heating and cooling processes, with potential energy savings across multiple sectors. A Leap Forward in Thermal Energy Efficiency Shift Thermal’s proprietary system aims to dramatically reduce energy … Read More
The Spark Cleantech Accelerator at the University of Tennessee Research Park is excited to announce the participants of their fourth annual accelerator program.
The Spark Innovation Center at the University of Tennessee Research Park is proud to announce the addition of Tim Rinks as its newest Life Science Expert-in-Residence (EIR).
In a momentous victory that underscores the global impact of East Tennessee’s tech entrepreneurial ecosystem, Perseus Materials, has emerged as one of the three total winners at the prestigious JEC World 2025 in Paris. Winning in the highly competitive category of “Process, Manufacturing, & Equipment,” Perseus Materials has not only brought international recognition to itself but has also highlighted the innovative spirit … Read More
Spark Innovation Center Wins DOE OTT Award to Support Clean Energy Tech Startups
The UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm is proud to announce an exciting milestone for one of its Spark Innovation Center companies. Aluminiary, a cutting-edge startup with the idea of transforming new sustainable lighting solutions, is entering into a groundbreaking partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority. This first-of-its-kind agreement includes a $10,000 commitment from TVA toward a pilot project that furthers the innovative product development of Aluminiary. This is a first-of-its-kind partnership between a Spark Innovation Center company and TVA and further aligns with their mission to drive innovative solutions forward in the energy industry. A … Read More
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
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
