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Innovation Crossroads welcomes seven entrepreneurs for Cohort 2024

“Supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs is part of ORNL’s strategy to accelerate transformational energy and manufacturing solutions that are sustainable and resilient, as well as emerging technologies that are vital for the nation’s economy and security,” said Susan Hubbard, ORNL deputy for science and technology.

MEET COHORT 2024

Holocene, Re-Du technologies among ORNL's R&D 100 wins

In an impressive showcase of cutting-edge innovation and scientific prowess, ORNL received 14 R&D 100 Awards, announced this week by R&D World magazine. Two Innovation Crossroads companies are among the winners. Read more

DOE seeks input to enhance LEEP coordination

DOE's Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office released a request for information to gather input from stakeholders across the clean energy innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem regarding optimal strategies and opportunities to expand the quality, reach, impact, and equity of the Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program. Read more

News from the Innovation Crossroads community

Dan Lee of Perseus Materials and Mayra Roman-Rivera of Algaeo will pitch during Innov865 Week’s premier event, Startup Day. The annual pitch competition and celebration of Knoxville’s entrepreneurial community is Tuesday, Oct. 1. Register to attend

Teknovation featured a story about Lux Semiconductors, calling the Cohort 2018 company, "a pioneer in the use of metal as a material for substrates."

Hempitecture, a Cohort 2021 company, has received a $1.1 million award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to develop and manufacture an innovative bio-based insulation product using regionally grown industrial hemp fibers.

Founders' Forum featuring Cohort 2024. Join us to hear pitches from each of Cohort 2024's founders at 3:30–5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, Smoky Mountain Brewery, 11308 Parkside Drive in Knoxville. Read more

In the Room Series: "I Do Not Like You – Can I Fire You?" with Gera Grinberg. 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square. Read more

Applications for Cohort 2025 open Sept. 4. Learn more

3686, powered by Launch Tennessee, a three-day entrepreneurship conference. Sept. 9–11 in Nashville. R egister to attend