Technology

Compiled by the Economic Development Board, the following information pertains to technology clusters in the Knoxville MSA.

University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee's flagship campus in Knoxville is home to a wide array of vigorous programs doing research on issues vital to the community, the state, the nation, and the world. The university has collaborative relationships with public and private agencies including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Battelle Memorial Institute (forming UT-Battelle), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Memphis Bioworks Foundation, and the Boston-Baskin Cancer group (forming UT Cancer Institute).

Office of Research includes: Centers of Excellence, Compliance, COEUS Database, Export Control, Graduate Fellowships & Assistantships, Knoxville Office of Research, Limited Submissions, Undergraduate Research, Undergraduate Internship, UT Research Foundation

Eastman
Eastman manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. They provide key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products and is the world's largest producer of PET polymers for packaging and a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2006 sales of $7.5 billion and approximately 11,000 employees.

Siemens
Siemens Medical Solutions brings together innovative imaging equipment, information technology, management consulting and services to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable clinical and financial outcomes. From imaging systems for diagnosis, to therapy equipment for treatment, to patient monitors to hearing instruments and beyond, Siemens innovations contribute to the health and well being of people across the globe, while improving operational efficiencies and optimizing workflow in hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and doctors’ offices. Siemens is proud to produce these products within the Knoxville, TN MSA.