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Southeast Venture Showcase

Where Visionaries, Investors, and Breakthrough Technologies Collide

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A Collaboration of Top Deep Tech
Innovators & Entrepreneurs

The Southeast Venture Showcase is an exclusive event connecting research universities and federal laboratories across the Southeast with the nation’s venture community.

SVS 2026 was a success, thanks to all who attended! Over two days in Nashville, SVS brought together regional and national founders and investors, showcasing promising academic technologies and fostering connections that are meaningful to advancing deep tech commercialization across different industries.

View Full 2026 Highlights & Presenting Teams

 

2026 Impact

44 academic startups seeking $200M+ in funding

 

Investors

100+ from across the U.S.
$100B+ AUM & $10B+ capital available

 

Institutions

25 leading Southeastern universities + Oak Ridge National Lab

 

Two Tracks

Healthcare/Biotech
Physical Sciences/Engineering

Event Highlights

highlight

  •  A showcase of leading academic-affiliated ventures from the Southeast
  •  Investor Panels - both regional and national
  •  Keynotes - featuring billions of dollars in university startups exits
  •  Exclusive VIP Investor and Founder networking at invite-only excursions

Highly Curated Multi-Day Showcase

Participants

The best startups from 26 research institutions – competitively selected – all in one place

Judging

Evaluation by serial entrepreneurs and angel, venture capital, and strategic investors from around the world

 

Curation

Participating startups receive extensive coaching and pitch practicing to ensure investor readiness

Questions?

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