Role Overview The UT Research Park is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Operations to lead the strategic growth, infrastructure planning, and daily operations of our rapidly evolving research and innovation ecosystem. The Director will be a key driver in executing our development strategy and tenant-experience enhancements, coordinating property-management functions, and aligning operations with the Park’s long-term mission, research goals, and university partnerships.| The University of Tennessee Research Park at Cherokee Farm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Skuld LLC, an innovator in sustainable metal manufacturing and alum of both Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Innovation Crossroads program (2023 cohort) and the Spark Cleantech Accelerator, has achieved a significant milestone: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has acquired Skuld’s Lightning Metal LM-16 machine for advanced materials research. As reported by 3DPrint.com, Skuld’s proprietary Additive Manufacturing Evaporative Casting (AMEC) technology e...| The University of Tennessee Research Park at Cherokee Farm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Shift Thermal, a startup developing next-generation thermal energy technology, has raised nearly $1 million in funding to bring its innovative system to industrial applications. The company’s progress marks a significant step toward more efficient industrial heating and cooling processes, with potential energy savings across multiple sectors.| The University of Tennessee Research Park at Cherokee Farm
The Spark Cleantech Accelerator at the University of Tennessee Research Park is excited to announce the participants of their fourth annual accelerator program.| The University of Tennessee Research Park at Cherokee Farm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Spark Innovation Center at the University of Tennessee Research Park is proud to announce the addition of Tim Rinks as its newest Life Science Expert-in-Residence (EIR). With decades of leadership in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare innovation, Rinks brings a wealth of experience from Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups to Spark’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.| The University of Tennessee Research Park at Cherokee Farm
