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Scout startups in Knoxville
Learn where early startup activity happens in Knoxville and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United States
- Population
- 185,291
- Time zone
- America/New_York
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Knoxville ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #384 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
3 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Knoxville
Accelerators 2
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InvestorInvesting in early-stage startups in the Southeast.
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Universities in Knoxville
UniversityListed in 1 ranking
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Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
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Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Knoxville
How does Knoxville rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #384 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Knoxville?
Superscout has a profile for 1 investor based in Knoxville: Market Square Ventures.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Knoxville?
Yes. Superscout lists 2 accelerators based there, including Knoxville Entrepreneur Center.
Which universities in Knoxville are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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