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.
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
