Knoxville and the State of Tennessee enjoy a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Regional, state and non-profit organizations have unique programs for helping start new businesses and grow existing businesses. We are proud to coordinate with many of these programs, helping support budding entrepreneurs.

Technologies

Economic Development

  • Launch Tennessee: statewide economic development organization focused on strategies that increase the formation and expansion of businesses
  • UT Center for Industrial Services: helps businesses improve their economic competitiveness
  • UT Extension: delivers research-based information from the university to the people of Tennessee

Funding

  • Market Square Ventures: a venture capital firm based in Knoxville with a focus on early stage startups in Tennessee, the Southeast, and Appalachia
  • Three Roots Capital: providing impact capital and assistance to job creating, place making companies, and projects
  • Chattanooga Renaissance Fund: a formalized angel capital fund aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship and fueling economic growth within Tennessee and the surrounding regions
  • Queen City Angels: finds capital to scale businesses, mentors founding teams, and provides experienced counsel, QCA works tirelessly to improve entrepreneurs’ chances of success

Startup Support & Information

Business Incubation Facilities