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Promotional graphic for the Big Ideas Welcome podcast titled “From Lab to Launch.” The image features two smiling men standing on either side of the title text. The man on the left wears a brown vest with a Kontak Robotics logo, and the man on the right wears a black pullover with a Trillium Renewable Chemicals logo. The podcast is hosted by Chris McAdoo and produced by the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center.

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Hard tech isn’t for the faint of heart.

It’s slow. It’s complicated. It often requires years of research, millions in funding, and…

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PYA names six finalists for the 5th annual Ballard Innovation Award

The 5th annual PYA Tom Ballard Innovation Award will be held on…

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APTUS DesignWorks reveals the seven elements to start-up success

Ben Nibali, the Founder of APTUS DesignWorks, spoke to fellows and partners of the…

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Two men stand side by side in an industrial setting, both wearing blue "SHIFT THERMAL" shirts. The man on the left wears a t-shirt and jeans, while the man on the right wears a collared shirt and light-colored pants. Behind them is a large blue thermal storage unit with the "SHIFT THERMAL" logo printed on it. To their right, a red industrial refrigeration or thermal management system with black compressors, pipes, and wiring is visible. The background features various pipes, equipment, and an orange-painted

Market Square Ventures makes handful of new investments, all in East TN

“We have several more start-ups in the pipeline,” Brandon Bruce said. “We’re continuing our…

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The Knoxville Chamber honors nine recipients at the 2025 Pinnacle Business Awards

The Knoxville Chamber, in conjunction with…

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