Holland & Knight, a premier full-service law firm founded in 1968 with over 2,200 attorneys across more than 35 offices worldwide—including a strong presence in the Southeast U.S.—stands as a trusted partner for innovative startups, emerging companies, and venture capitalists navigating the dynamic landscape of growth and investment.
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Through flagship initiatives including the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC), LaunchTN accelerates university technology transfer and commercialization statewide. TTAC provides faculty and student innovators with ideation support, proof-of-concept funding, SBIR/STTR assistance, and pathways to startup formation and industry partnerships—bridging the gap between academic research and market-ready ventures.
LaunchTN is Tennessee’s premier public-private partnership and the state’s dedicated hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. By delivering critical access to capital, commercialization resources, and strategic connections, LaunchTN empowers founders, researchers, and innovators to transform ideas into high-growth companies that drive economic impact across Tennessee and the broader Southeast region.
Wake Forest University, a private research institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a dynamic force in the Southeast’s innovation ecosystem, driving entrepreneurial ventures and research commercialization. Renowned for its strengths in business, law, medicine, and data science, Wake Forest fuels startup growth through its Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Quarter.
Baylor College of Medicine, a leading private medical and research institution in Houston, Texas, drives innovation at the intersection of healthcare, biotechnology, and entrepreneurship.
The University of Virginia, a premier public research institution in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship in the Southeast. Renowned for its interdisciplinary strengths in engineering, business, medicine, and data science, UVA drives economic impact through its robust entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Clemson University, a Carnegie R1 public research institution in Clemson, South Carolina, is a driving force in innovation, blending academic excellence with entrepreneurial impact.
Florida State University (FSU), a premier public research university located in Tallahassee, Florida, stands as a powerhouse of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Southeast, driving transformative discoveries that fuel economic growth and societal impact.
