Welcome
The Knoxville Technology Council (KTech) is the force behind Greater Knoxville’s tech industry – connecting leaders and helping establish the Knoxville region as a hub for innovation and growth. Become a member company today to expand your network, support employee growth, and increase your brand awareness and impact. Our members get the resources, connections, and opportunities to boost innovation and impact. Our members also enjoy access to our events, training, and conferences. Please join KTech as a company, and also join the KTech mailing list as an individual (and invite all your friends and colleagues to join the mailing list, too).
Who Should Join?
- Growth software companies
- Established technology companies
- Technology-enabled companies
- Technology leaders and IT and Dev departments in non-technology companies
- Software and technology start-ups and early-stage companies
- Small business innovators and entrepreneurs
- Companies and organizations that provide services to the technology industry
Member Company Benefits
Every employee of a member company is recognized as a member of the Knoxville Technology Council.
- Attend exclusive events
- Make industry connections
- Learn from industry thought leaders
- Share insights and discuss industry trends
- Access to elected officials and policymakers
- Gain visibility for your company through marketing, PR, and sponsorship opportunities
- Post open positions to the jobs board (paid members)
- Get listed in the membership directory
- Post events to the community calendar
Membership Levels
Pathfinder
You’re going places and forging a path for others along the way. Whether you’re an established small business or a growing scale-up, we’re here to support your success. You get all of the member benefits listed above and our commitment to be your go-to resource to maximize your investment.
Innovator
You’re on a mission to expand the limits of technology, and we’re here to help you grow. You get all of the member benefits listed above and our commitment to connect you and your organization with the people and resources to support your success.
Leader
Your company knows how important the technology industry is for the Knoxville region because you’re living proof of it. You get all of the member benefits listed above and our commitment to deliver the most value we can to you and your organization. We’re all in this together. Join us and let’s get rolling.
Mission Partner
You know who you are. You’re a technology leader and your company is committed to truly moving the needle in the Knoxville region. You get all of the member benefits listed above plus invitation-only member events, priority event registration, and exclusive promotional opportunities.
Startup Company
You’re making a ruckus. We’re here to help! We want to be part of your story and contribute to your success. Membership is free for up to 2 years for companies with under twenty-five employees that have been in business for less than 2 years.
Membership FAQs
For all companies considered for membership, the employee count is for the total number of employees in the company.
The Startup membership is for companies that have been in business for less than two years and have less than 25 employees. Those who qualify will receive a 2-year free membership. After 2 years, Startup companies will have the option of joining at one of our other membership levels.
When submitting the membership application, you’ll have the option to pay with a card or receive an invoice. Invoices can be paid by mailing a check or online with a card. A membership renewal invoice will be issued annually during your renewal month.
At this time we don’t have a KTech-wide individual membership. However, our Women in Tech group has an individual membership option.
Become a Member Company