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Engage. Equip. Encourage. UTC’s hub for students to launch ideas, gain mentorship, and join a thriving entrepreneurship community.
💡Mapp Building 213

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We are thrilled to introduce Mike Bradshaw as the new Director of the UTC Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the Gary W. Rollins College of Business! 🚀

With a strong entrepreneurial background and a passion for innovation, Mike is set to inspire and empower our current business students to unleash their potential. 🌟 Get ready for exciting opportunities and cutting-edge ideas coming your way! 🎉

Don't miss the chance to get involved with the CIE and take your entrepreneurial journey to new heights! 💼
#Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #BusinessStudents #UTC #CIE taken in The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga by @utc_cie

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Sensory Bridges is proud to make the top 10% in the National Hult Prize for 2026! This weekend at the University of Arizona, Sensory Bridges was one of 34 teams — representing The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga alongside University of California, Berkeley, The Johns Hopkins University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Tulane University, and Duke University.

Special thanks to @utc_cie and @utcrollinscob for all the support! 💙💛

Started with one kid named Brooks and a question I couldn’t stop asking. Grateful to every mentor, every family, and every discovery interviewee who got us here.

Chattanooga showed up.

Shoutout to my pitch partner, Ana, who did amazing!

#HultPrize2026 #BrooksBand #Startup #AssistiveTech #BioTech taken in University Of Arizona, Tucson by @utc_cie

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Want to learn a little more about us? 💡🐣

The Max Fuller Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was established in 2018 to engage, equip, and encourage UTC’s innovators and entrepreneurs. The Max Fuller CIE supports the entire UTC community through cross-campus programming and initiatives, and addresses UTC’s strategic goal to, “inspire, nurture and empower scholarship, creativity, discovery, innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives.”

Located on the 2nd floor of the James R. Mapp building! by @utc_cie

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Huge thank you to Hall of Fame entrepreneur W. Allan Jones for speaking at our MFCIE Lunch & Learn this past Tuesday.

From building a billion-dollar company to sharing real behind-the-scenes lessons on leadership, opportunity, and overcoming challenges, his insights gave us a powerful look into what it truly takes to succeed in business.

Grateful for the time, wisdom, and honest Q&A

#MFCIE #LunchAndLearn #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth Networking UTC by @utc_cie

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Big opportunity you don’t want to miss! 👀

Join us this Tuesday at noon as MFCIE hosts Hall of Fame entrepreneur W. Allan Jones—one of Tennessee’s most prominent business leaders and a standout from Bradley County.

With a personal connection to the Fuller family and decades of experience building billion-dollar success, Allan is bringing a behind-the-scenes look at navigating challenges, spotting opportunities, and what it really takes to win in today’s business world.

➡️ Lunch provided
➡️ Q&A-style session
➡️ Real lessons from real success

If you’re serious about leveling up, this is someone you want to learn from.
Register now in our bio!

#MFCIE #Entrepreneurship #LunchAndLearn #BusinessGrowth UTC Networking by @utc_cie

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Come check out the Mocs Marketplace! Student-run market where UTC entrepreneurs sell their own products! From creative ideas to real businesses, it’s all happening right here on campus. Bring a friend and come shop from student entrepreneurs🛍️!

📆April 22nd
⏱️1pm-4pm
📍Oak Street in front of Founders Hall

For more information visit: https://www.utc.edu/gary-w-rollins-college-of-business/student-resources/mocs-marketplace

#utc #cie #entreprenuer #mocs #chattanoga taken in UT Chattanooga by @utc_cie

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This is your reminder to make your ideas come to life! 💡The sewing machine in the Max Fuller Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship HatchIt Lab! is the pefect FREE resource for STUDENTS! 🐣 by @utc_cie

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Let’s recap the 2026 Fly Pitch Competition! 💡

11 teams competed to win the title of the Mocs Business 2026 Fly Pitch winner! 🏆

We were honored to host an inspiring evening full of creativity, enthusiasm, innovation, and even delicious homemade pastries!

Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026 Fly Pitch winners!
🥇1st place: Ashley Christine - Rose-A Skincare
🥈2nd place: Kealcee Daniel - Encouraging Prints
🥉3rd place: Estie Nissenson - Afterlife

Thank you to all those who competed, attended, and supported!💙💛 taken in UT Chattanooga by @utc_cie

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Last night, the Max Fuller Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosted the 2026 Fly Pitch Competition. 11 teams brought their ideas to life and pitched innovative concepts that celebrated creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurship!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 FLY PITCH WINNERS!
🥇1st place: Ashley Christine - Rose-A Skincare
🥈2nd place: Kealcee Daniel - Encouraging Prints
🥉3rd place: Estie Nissenson - Afterlife by @utc_cie

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2026 FLY PITCH COMPETITION IS THIS AFTERNOON!!
Join us for a high-energy competition where contestants pitch creative business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win. All the details don’t have to be worked out, just share your case about the market for your product and why you’re the right person to move it forward.

Winners will receive a grant of up to $3,000.*

You don’t have to pitch to attend. All are welcome to cheer on the participants. In fact, we strongly encourage students supporting other students, so come hang with us and cheer on your fellow entrepreneurs!!

Register to come watch this semesters pitch competition with the link in our bio!
Location: Max Fuller Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, James R. Mapp Building, Room 213, 410 East 8th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Date and time: Thu, Apr 9, 2026 3:00PM - 5:30 PM
Organizer: Mike Bradshaw, marina-kress@utc.edu
#entreprenuer #chattanooga #utc #pitchcompetition by @utc_cie

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Mark your calendars MOCS! 2026 Fly Pitch competition is ONE WEEK AWAY!!
Join us for a high-energy competition to pitch your creative business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win. You don’t have all the details worked out. Just share your case about the market for your product and why you’re the right person to move it forward.

Winners will receive a grant of up to $3,000.*

You don’t have to pitch to attend. All are welcome to cheer on the participants. In fact, we strongly encourage students supporting other students so come hang with us and cheer on your fellow entrepreneurs!!

Register as a participant or cheerleader below.
Location: Max Fuller Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, James R. Mapp Building, Room 213, 410 East 8th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Date and time: Thu, Apr 9, 2026 3:00PM - 5:30 PM
Organizer: Mike Bradshaw, marina-kress@utc.edu by @utc_cie

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