Research - Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
The Spark Innovation Center assists early stage technology companies gain their footing. We provide startups with the right kinds of support they need to become successful companies and continue to grow here in East Tennessee.Knoxville was recently rated as the #16 cleantech hub in the country according to Saoradh Enterprise Partners, and is the only city in America to host three annual energy-focused business accelerators (ORNL's Innovation Crossroads, TechStars Industries of the future, and now the Spark Cleantech Accelerator.) Because startup tech companies typically face a longer runway to success and profitability than other startups, Spark sponsors several programs to help clients narrow the ‘valley of death.'