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  • Map of U.S. showing locations of Lab MATCH Prize winners across Phases 1, 2, and 3, with ThermoVerse, Active Surfaces Inc., and NanoSieve highlighted as Phase 3 winners.

    Congratulations to the Lab MATCH Phase 3 Winners!

    The American-Made program is excited to announce the Phase 3 winners of the Lab MATCH Prize! The three winning teams, who were awarded $100,000 each, made impressive progress on their plans to license and commercialize their selected National Laboratory IP. Each team worked closely with National Lab researchers and built strong business relationships with external

  • A split-image graphic showcasing the Innovation Crossroads logo. On the left, students and professionals mingle in a modern lobby with orange chairs and a staircase in the background. On the right, a large group of well-dressed students and mentors pose together in a classroom setting, smiling at the camera.

    UTK marketing students develop plans for “Innovation Crossroads” start-ups

    Six participants in the Innovation Crossroads (IC) program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory got some significant help with their branding and marketing plans, thanks to students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK).The six represented three cohorts of the program – Fourth and Glass Recycling Company (2022 cohort when the company was only Vitriform3D), four

  • Close-up view of a hydrogen fuel cell system under the hood of a vehicle, with a prominent blue cover labeled "FUEL CELL" and surrounding engine components.

    Philip Stuckey presents at Germany fuel cell conference

    He was introduced with what has become FC Renew’s tagline: the equivalent of an oil change for hydrogen fuel cells.During the “Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe Public Forum” held earlier this month in Hanover, Germany, Philip Stuckey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FC Renew, made one of the numerous presentations as part of the

  • Three people stand smiling in front of a wall with the Holocene logo. The group includes two men—one in a light button-down shirt, the other in a dark blazer—and a woman in a sleeveless blue dress, standing between them. They appear to be part of a team or event celebrating a milestone.

    Knoxville-based Holocene gets acquired by oil and gas giant: Oxy

    Occidental Petroleum, through its subsidiary, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, acquired the the Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, causing an eruption of celebration throughout the community.Another great success story for the Knoxville entrepreneurial community with the official announcement that Holocene has been acquired by the oil and gas giant: Oxy.Rumors of the acquisition circulated in the

  • 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.

    Episode three out now | Big Ideas Welcome Podcast

    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 a near-obsessive level of focus. But for founders like Corey Tyree and Dr. Nicholas Sokol, it’s not just worth it—it’s a calling.

  • A professional portrait of a man with short black hair, glasses, and a light blue button-up shirt. He stands with his arms crossed against a dark blue textured background, looking confidently at the camera.

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

    The 5th annual PYA Tom Ballard Innovation Award will be held on Wednesday, April 16. This year, for the first time, PYA will welcome six startups to the stage to pitch their innovative businesses. The firm decided to have six presenters instead of five due to the sheer volume and quality of applications submitted.

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