We are thrilled to announce that SkyNano has been named the recipient of the 2026 Pinnacle Business Award for Woman-Owned Business Excellence! Presented by the Knoxville Chamber and sponsored by KaTom Restaurant Supply, this prestigious award celebrates outstanding woman-owned businesses in East Tennessee that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and community impact.
For our co-founder and CEO, Anna Douglas, this recognition is a testament to the hard work of our entire team and the strength of the Knoxville entrepreneurial ecosystem. “There aren’t many women in the hardware technology sector, and it can sometimes feel isolating,” Douglas shared during the awards ceremony. “I’ve been fortunate to build invaluable relationships with other women leading STEM companies in this community, and their support has been essential to our growth.”
Since our founding, SkyNano has been on a mission to transform carbon dioxide into high-value advanced materials like carbon nanotubes and battery-grade graphite. By strategically focusing on defense-related projects early on, we’ve been able to refine our carbon-negative manufacturing technology and build robust data that is now being applied to commercial and consumer products. We are honored to be recognized alongside so many other inspiring regional leaders and look forward to what the future holds for SkyNano.