Startup Week CHA 2021
Tour
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Tour the Innovation District
Get a guided tour of the first Innovation District established by a mid-sized city. The vibrant and walkable district is home to the city’s main downtown public spaces and a host of coffee shops and restaurants, linked by attractive streets, public art, a bike share program and free downtown electric shuttle. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water for this hour-long walking tour.
Distillery Tours with Start-up Week Discount
PLEASE NOTE: This is a paid event at a discounted rate for Startup Week attendees.
20% off special event tour at Gate 11 Distillery
$11/ per person
Take a walk-through this unique micro-distillery with discussion about four custom-built still systems as well as a tasting of their award-winning spirits: vodka, gin, rum, absinthe and rye whiskey. Feel free to linger afterwards to enjoy their delicious craft cocktails.
Tours will run every 30 min and are limited to 8 per tour:
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
Thursday, October 21, 2021
ChattaScooter Startup Tour
THIS EVENT REQUIRES A SEPARATE REGISTRATION AND IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 15 PEOPLE ON SITE, SO ARRIVE EARLY.
Meet some of the coolest Startup companies and support groups in Chattanooga – up close and personal, yet while being socially distant. Join Adventure Sports Innovation on a riding tour around the city using their “ChattaScooters.” The tour will stop at numerous business locations, where participants will get to meet and hear from entrepreneurs who are building their dream companies right here in the Scenic City. We’ll also include a couple of organizations whose mission is to help entrepreneurs to get started and succeed. Our tour will feature short stops at multiple venues, and our hosts will share their story and other interesting stories about the entrepreneurial side of the city. Participants will be given a brief tutorial and safety briefing, plus a little practice time before the tour kicks off. Helmets will be provided. Group size is limited, so sign up early. We’ll create an EventBrite signup, to ensure we have enough devices for all registered participants.
Hardhat Tour of Brickyard
Meet the team — and see the space while it's still being built — of Chattanooga's new early-stage capital and founder's club. Built & funded by the founders of Bellhop and Lamp Post Group, Brickyard recruits world-class founders from all over the country to exit the rat-race, and build unencumbered alongside others in it, and those who’ve been through it.
Friday, October 22, 2021
Tour the MLK Testbed for Smart City Technology
You've likely driven or walked on the UTC testbed for Smart Cities located downtown on MLK Boulevard, but do you know about the innovation taking place? Join UTC for a walk-and-talk tour of the space and learn how innovative technology is being developed and deployed in a real-world setting - right here in Chattanooga!
You can find the meeting point here.
Tour of Branch Technology
Tour the Branch Technology facility and see 3D printing live and in action.
Tour Stove Works
Stove Works provides local, national, and international artists a venue for the production of, exhibition of, and education through Contemporary works of Art. Come see April Childer's exhibition, I am Not a Cartoon, in the main gallery. Galleries are open from Noon - 6:30 Wednesday - Saturday.
Tour the Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga
Starting or growing your food based business? This tour is for you!
The Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga is designed for food-centric businesses in the beginning stages of business. Think food truck owners looking for commissary and storage; caterers, bakers, or distributors in need of a kitchen; small businesses looking for a physical location to sell their food at periodic pop-ups or food truck markets.
Come meet the team, tour the space and find out if the Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga is the right place for you.
Chatt Taste Food Tour
THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 15 PEOPLE ON SITE, SO ARRIVE EARLY.
Visit 4 restaurants along Historic MLK Blvd. These Chattanooga staples exemplify culture and tenacity of establishments generations strong. This history-oriented walking tour mixes new and timeless eateries.