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SPARK @ IAMM Battery Seminar
The UT Research Park recently hosted an insightful discussion on battery technology innovation, featuring leading experts from academia and industry.
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
Q3 UT Research Park Newsletter
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Spark Cleantech Accelerator Cohort 2025 Selected
The Spark Cleantech Accelerator at the University of Tennessee Research Park is excited to announce the participants of their fourth annual accelerator program.
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
Spark Innovation Center Welcomes Life Science Leader Tim Rinks as Expert-in-Residence
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).
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
UT Research Park Bridges Industry-Academia Quantum Collaboration at Inaugural Event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2025) — The UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm successfully hosted IONQ’s first Quantum Immersion Day at the Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (IAMM), uniting scientists, engineers and business leaders to advance Tennessee’s quantum technology ecosystem. The event fostered critical dialogue between academia and industry, with IONQ—a global quantum computing leader—demonstrating how its hardware and … Read More
East Tennessee’s Innovation Ecosystem Shines as Climate Tech Startup, Holocene, is Acquired by Oxy
The University of Tennessee Research Park proudly celebrates the acquisition of Holocene, a Knoxville-based direct air capture (DAC) startup, by Occidental Petroleum (Oxy)—a landmark milestone for the region and the Spark Innovation Center.
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