Changing Lives Through Entrepreneurship
Whether it’s a high-growth startup or taking the next step in a handmade business, we are creating space for big ideas.
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We’re on a mission
to become the most founder-friendly
city in America.
Since 2013 Knoxville Entrepreneur Center has been a “center of gravity, without being the center of attention.” Along with our partners, we’ve built a collaborative, supportive community where entrepreneurs can thrive.
We are The Maker City. We are a hub of world-class technological innovation. We have the talent and natural resources. Our goal is to make Knoxville the most founder-friendly city in America.
We’re just getting started, so jump right in.
greater knoxville area
a collaborative network
The entrepreneur ecosystem takes a village. Our network includes a diverse group of community partners, mentors, sponsors, makers, investors, dreamers.
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