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.

As a proud sponsor of the Southeast Venture Showcase, LaunchTN is committed to elevating Tennessee’s most promising startups, connecting them with investors, and strengthening the Southeast’s innovation ecosystem for lasting regional growth.

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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.

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