Spaces

The Anderson Center

Welcome to the main hub for the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation — the launchpad for business ideas at UT! Located in Room 418 of the Haslam Business Building, our dynamic workspace is where entrepreneurial dreams take shape.

Whether you’re just curious about entrepreneurship or a have a business you’re working on, our doors are open. Here’s what you’ll find:

  • A collaborative environment perfect for brainstorming and team meetings
  • Opportunities to meet other student entrepreneurs
  • Access to experienced Startup Coaches ready to guide your idea or business
  • One-on-one mentoring with Anderson Center faculty and staff
  • Regular networking events, including our popular Meet the Founders series and Coffee Club gatherings where ideas and inspiration flow freely

Appointments are not necessary — visit us any time during our operating hours! From concept to launch, the Anderson Center is your partner in turning business ideas into reality.

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Haslam Business Building Room 418

1000 Volunteer Blvd.

Knoxville, TN 37996

Business Accelerator

Ignite your startup at our Business Accelerator, UT’s premier workspace designed to fuel the growth of innovative ventures! Located on the first floor of the Research Foundation Business Incubator (UTRF) on the Agriculture Campus, this innovative space is where UT entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.

Here you’ll find dedicated workspace designed for serious startup development, as well as professional meeting spaces for team collaboration, coaching and investor presentations.

Whether you’re fine-tuning your pitch deck or preparing for your next funding round, the Business Accelerator provides the environment, resources and expertise to help you succeed.

Suite 114

2450 E.J. Chapman Drive

Knoxville, TN 37996

Email acei@utk.edu to learn more about access to the Business Accelerator space.

Opening

The Business Accelerator opened in the fall of 2017. Support from donors, the Haslam College of Business and the UT Research Foundation helped provide the new facility for student entrepreneurs. Hear what key stakeholders have to say about how they believe the Business Accelerator will benefit student business owners and the university: