The UT Research Park recently hosted an insightful discussion on battery technology innovation, featuring leading experts from academia and industry.
Radio Personality Runs 40 Miles at UT Research Park to Fight Child Hunger
Josh Ward, a radio personality for 99.1 The Sports Animal, marked his 40th birthday by running 40 miles in near-90-degree heat to raise money for Food for Kids, a program combating child hunger
Innovation South Grand Opening: A New Era for Cleantech and Innovation at UT Research Park
The UT Research Park celebrated a milestone with the grand opening of Innovation South, a state-of-the-art facility designed to catalyze economic development, support cutting-edge research, and further the University of Tennessee’s commitment to cleantech innovation. This new addition to the Research Park infrastructure promises to be a hub for innovation, collaboration, and growth, offering advanced resources for tenants and initiatives … Read More
Welcoming New CFDC President and CEO – Dr. Brett Malone
Knoxville, TN – The UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Brett Malone as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cherokee Farm Development Corporation (CFDC), effective September 30, 2024. Dr. Malone brings more than two decades of dynamic leadership experience across advanced research and commercialization programs, making him an outstanding … Read More
Safire’s Major Win at DOE EPIC Startup Pitch Competition
DOE Blog Announcing Winners The University of Tennessee Research Park is excited to announce that Safire, a member of the Spark Innovation Center Incubator, has secured first place at the Fall 2024 EPIC Startup Pitch Competition at RE+. Safire’s success is a testament to the company’s hard work, determination, and cutting-edge clean energy technology, which has captured national attention and … Read More
Opportunity in the Air: Google Now Backing Holocene’s DAC In Knoxville
Original Google Blog | Axios Generate Newsletter The UT Research Park and Spark Innovation Center we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements of Holocene, a Knoxville-based cleantech company that has made headlines with its revolutionary work in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. Their recent partnership with Google marks a significant step toward combating climate change, demonstrating not only Holocene’s … Read More
UTRP Transitions – Tony Hopson Takes Over as Interim President; Search for Permanent CEO Begins
UTRP Transitions – Tony Hopson Takes Over as Interim President; Search for Permanent CEO Begins
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
UT Research Park Contributes to Record-Breaking Award Fundings
In a historic moment of achievement, the University of Tennessee Knoxville has broken records in research funding, securing a remarkable milestone of $428 million in the 2023 fiscal year.
Travis Howerton Praises East Tennessee’s Tech Potential
Travis Howerton, Co-founder and chief executive officer of Regscale, spoke highly on the rising tech environment here in east Tennessee. In an opinion column for Knoxville News Sentinel, Howerton proudly boasts the potential of the well kept secret – citing not only the affordable living costs, but the regions technological powerhouses.