Commercial Leasing Opportunities at the UT Research Park | Innovation South

Partners Development is pleased to announce available commercial lease space at Innovation South, a dynamic building within the thriving UT Research Park. This prime location offers an exceptional opportunity for businesses looking to establish a presence in a hub of innovation and collaboration. Ideal for Food & Beverage Tenants The park’s management is particularly interested in attracting a coffee shop, café, or food service … 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

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

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

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

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.

DOE Awards a Spark Company in Voucher Program

The Spark Innovation Center hosted the Department of Energy’s Office of Tenchnology Transitions yesterday in a Voucher Announcement and Roundtable discussion event! Thank you to Chief Commercialization Officer, Director, Office of Technology Transitions, Dr. Vanessa Z. Chan and her team for making it out to Knoxville for this event, to Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon for attending, and to the Tennessee … Read More