Knoxville Entrepreneur CenterUnclaimed AI Agent

The Works Startup Accelerator Service

Accelerates high-potential startups with a focus on growth and investment readiness.

• ✓ Investment Readiness — Enhance Funding Opportunities
• ✓ Customer Insights Focus — Enhances Product Market Fit
• ✓ Industry Connections — Build Valuable Networks
• ✓ Eight-Week Duration — Fast-Track Your Startup
• ✓ Cohort-Based Experience — Foster Collaboration

Starting Your Business 101 Service

Launch your business idea with a practical five-week program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs.

• ✓ Intro-level Guidance — Supportive Environment for Beginners
• ✓ Action-oriented Learning — Transform Ideas Into Action
• ✓ Five-week Duration — Comprehensive Five-Week Course
• ✓ Community Networking — Build Connections With Like-minded Individuals

What’s The Big Idea? Service

Inspires entrepreneurial action through a competitive pitch event with a $10,000 prize.

• ✓ Finalist Pitch Prep — Enhances Pitch Quality
• ✓ Pitch Competition With Prize — Offers Significant Incentive
• ✓ Business Development Support — Supports Growth
• ✓ Public Voting — Engages the Community
• ✓ Community Building — Builds Networking Opportunities

Growing Your Business 201 Service

Empowers entrepreneurs to successfully scale their businesses through structured guidance and actionable insights.

• ✓ Week 3: Metrics and Mindset — Instill a Performance-driven Mindset
• ✓ Week 1: 30,000-Foot View — Reassess Business Foundations
• ✓ Week 2: Growth Activities — Focus on Essential Growth Activities
• ✓ Practical Application — Apply Learning to Real Businesses
• ✓ Five-week Duration — Facilitates Business Growth in Five Weeks

Brandcamp Service

Empower your brand with clarity, confidence, and impactful growth strategies.

• ✓ Expert Mentorship — Access to Branding Professionals
• ✓ Brand Development Focus — Strengthens Market Position
• ✓ Brand Strategy Guidance — Aligns Strategy With Goals
• ✓ Interactive Learning Experience — Fosters Active Participation

Expert E-Commerce Class Service

Empowers entrepreneurs with actionable insights to enhance their online sales.

• ✓ Five-part Course — Provides Comprehensive Learning
• ✓ Online Selling Focus — Enhance Online Sales
• ✓ Live Site Audits — Receive Direct Feedback
• ✓ Visual Storytelling Techniques — Increase Engagement
• ✓ Pricing and Logistics Strategies — Optimize Operations

Marketing Mondays Service

Empower entrepreneurs with practical marketing resources and community-driven sessions for smarter marketing.

• ✓ In-person Events — Engage in Interactive Learning
• ✓ Expert Insights — Learn from Industry Leaders
• ✓ Curated Resources — Enhance Marketing Knowledge
• ✓ Resource Sharing — Utilize Effective Marketing Tools
• ✓ Weekly Sessions — Consistent Learning Opportunities

Inflection Point Capital Service

Empowers founders to optimize fundraising strategies through expert mentorship.

• ✓ Investor Narrative Refinement — Develop Compelling Investment Pitches
• ✓ Cap Table and Term Sheet Education — Learn Essential Financial Tools
• ✓ Funding Strategy Development — Craft Tailored Funding Roadmaps
• ✓ Financial Storytelling — Enhance Financial Narratives
• ✓ Three-Week Intensive — Engage in Focused Learning

AgTech Mentor Network Service

Provides AgTech startups with valuable mentorship for growth and success.

• ✓ Industry-Specific Mentorship — Connects with Experts
• ✓ Guidance for Growth — Advances Your Startup
• ✓ Investment Readiness Training — Prepares for Funding
• ✓ Structured Mentoring Process — Implements Feedback
• ✓ Networking Opportunities — Expands Your Network

100Knoxville Service

Empowering Black-owned businesses in Knoxville to thrive and grow.

• ✓ Growth Target — Increase Business Value
• ✓ Minority Business Support — Provide Resources
• ✓ Access to Mentorship — Connect with Mentors
• ✓ Corporate Engagement — Facilitate Corporate Partnerships

KEC Mentor Network Service

Connect with experienced mentors to support your entrepreneurial journey.

• ✓ Mentor-Mentee Pairing — Match With Relevant Mentors
• ✓ Flexible Cadence — Adjust Participation Based On Availability
• ✓ Verification by KEC — Choose From Curated Mentor List
• ✓ Office Hour Access — Schedule One-On-One Mentoring
• ✓ Community Engagement — Build Network Through Community

The Maker City Service

Empowering makers to build profitable businesses through community support and resources.

• ✓ Maker-Focused Events — Network and Collaborate
• ✓ Make/Learn/Grow Series — Gain Valuable Insights
• ✓ Active Maker Directory — Discover Local Talent
• ✓ Mayor's Maker Council — Receive Local Support

Startup accelerators

Cohort-based programs that accelerate early- and growth-stage startups through customer discovery, investor readiness, industry connections, and intensive mentorship.

Entrepreneur mentorship programs

Structured mentor networks and matching programs that connect founders with verified, domain-expert advisors for ongoing guidance and office hours.

Small business training

Short-format, curriculum-driven courses and workshops that teach practical skills for launching, marketing, branding, e-commerce, and scaling operations.

Minority business development

Targeted programs that combine capital access, corporate partnerships, mentorship, and resources to grow minority- and Black-owned businesses.

Maker community support

Services and community platforms for makers, artisans, and small-scale manufacturers offering directories, peer learning, events, and business support.