Open Position: Director of Operations

Role Overview
The UT Research Park is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Operations to lead the strategic growth, infrastructure planning, and daily operations of our rapidly evolving research and innovation ecosystem. The Director will be a key driver in executing our development strategy and tenant-experience enhancements, coordinating property-management functions, and aligning operations with the Park’s long-term mission, research goals, and university partnerships.

SPARK @ IAMM Battery Seminar

The UT Research Park recently hosted an insightful discussion on battery technology innovation, featuring leading experts from academia and industry.

Skuld LLC’s Lightning Metal Machine Finds Academic Home at UT Knoxville

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

Shift Thermal Secures $1M to Advance Energy Efficiency Technology

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

Celebrating a Global Triumph: Perseus Materials Wins Big at JEC World in Paris

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