Knoxville Entrepreneur Center: Creating Space for Big Ideas
For over a decade, the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center (KEC) has been at the heart of innovation in East Tennessee. With 12 years of dedication to supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses, KEC is a place for bold thinkers and doers ready to make their mark. Whether you’re brainstorming your idea or scaling your growing company, KEC is here to turn your vision into reality.
Through mentorship, targeted programs, and a thriving community, KEC provides the tools, connections, and guidance necessary to build sustainable businesses right here in the Scruffy City. By nurturing creativity, fostering commerce, and championing empowerment, KEC is fueling the next generation of local innovators.
Starting or growing a business can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. KEC offers an invaluable network of resources and education to help entrepreneurs gain clarity, develop their ideas, and take confident steps forward.
Our Mission is to create a thriving entrepreneurial community that is accessible, diverse, and sustainable.
If you’ve been sitting on a big idea, KEC is the perfect place to take that first leap. They offer accessible, community-driven entry points for new entrepreneurs looking to explore what’s next.
Open House
Meet Ups
What’s the Big Idea?
For entrepreneurs in the early stages of launching their business, KEC offers a suite of targeted programs designed to move your idea from concept to company:
Starting Your Business 101
The Works
100Knoxville
Make, Learn, Grow
Brand Camp
Mentoring
Once your business is off the ground, KEC continues to provide support through programs that help you grow, scale, and connect with the right people:
Inflection.Point
AgTech Mentor Network
Local Executive Access Program
Whether you’re just starting out or preparing to scale—KEC is your go-to partner for turning big ideas into lasting impact. Their passion for Knoxville’s growth is matched only by their commitment to the people behind the ideas.
We’re thrilled to feature Knoxville Entrepreneur Center on the CK App and connect more entrepreneurs to their services. We look forward to seeing all the big ideas that come out of KEC over the next decade!
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