Launch Tennessee names FoundersForge as Northeast Tennessee Network Partner
For immediate release July 27, 2026 Launch Tennessee names FoundersForge as Northeast Tennessee Network Partner Johnson City nonprofit to strengthen support for entrepreneurs across eight-county region Nashville — Launch Tennessee has selected FoundersForge to serve as its Regional Entrepreneur Center Network Partner for Northeast Tennessee, continuing the organization’s commitment to supporting innovative companies, attracting investment […]
TTAC Partnership Program: Launch Tennessee grants fuel 15 programs to advance innovation
Launch Tennessee grants fuel 15 programs to advance innovation Applications open for fiscal year 2027 grants Nashville, TN — The Life Science Tennessee Foundation recently took representatives from six Tennessee universities to the world’s largest biotechnology event, where they participated in industry programming, built professional connections, and explored commercialization opportunities. It’s just one of 15 […]
Launch Tennessee selects three companies for inaugural commercialization grant
Launch Tennessee selects three companies for inaugural commercialization grant Applications for next year’s expanded program open July 29 Nashville, TN — Three Tennessee-based companies received a total of $300,000 to move university-born technologies from proof of concept toward commercial readiness. The inaugural 2026 Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) Technology Maturation Grant is a competitive funding […]
Announced: 3686 entrepreneurial conference is back — and expanding
Launch Tennessee’s 3686 entrepreneurial conference expands to Germantown, adds new startup & tech job fair and Startup Homecoming party alongside increased networking opportunities Fast facts 3686, Tennessee’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors, is set for Sept. 14-16 Discounted early bird tickets, offering the lowest rate of the year, go on sale June […]
Tennessee Innovation Exchange officially launches to connect universities, researchers, and industry partners
For immediate release New statewide platform from Launch Tennessee, TTAC, and Halo opens Tennessee’s research ecosystem to industry collaboration and commercialization Nashville, TN — Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN), in partnership with the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) and Halo, today announced the official launch of the Tennessee Innovation Exchange (TNIX) — a new digital platform designed […]
Updated: Launch Tennessee grants new awards recipients statewide
Launch Tennessee grants TTAC Partnership Program Awards to seven recipients Awardees are working on everything from quantum technology to agtech For immediate release January. 14 Nashville, TN — Launch Tennessee is providing funding for programs and events that support researchers and entrepreneurs statewide to advance innovation and commercialization across Tennessee’s research institutions. Through the […]
Launch Tennessee, Halo build hub to connect universities, industry, and innovation partners
Launch Tennessee and Halo partner to build the Tennessee Innovation Exchange New digital platform will connect Tennessee’s universities, researchers, and industry partners to drive innovation statewide For immediate release Participating Tennessee universities now have access to a new, innovative tool, the Tennessee Innovation Exchange — a unified digital platform that elevates the research strengths of […]
Launch Tennessee FY26 SBIR/STTR Matching Fund surpasses $1 billion in economic impact
For immediate release Launch Tennessee announces FY26 SBIR/STTR Matching Fund companies, surpasses $1 billion in economic impact Nashville, TN – Launch Tennessee today announced the 32 companies selected for its FY26 SBIR/STTR Matching Fund, marking a historic milestone as the program surpasses $1 billion in total economic impact – measured through follow-on capital raised, additional […]
New Launch Tennessee board chair Bruce C. Doeg touts Volunteer State innovation
For immediate release Nashville — As the new chair of the Board of Launch Tennessee, the celebrated hub for startups, innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship across the state, Baker Donelson’s Bruce C. Doeg sees unique and high-impact value in the nonprofit’s work. Notably, LaunchTN answered Gov. Bill Lee’s February 2025 call to make the Volunteer State […]
Launch Tennessee adds, promotes key team members
Nashville — Launch Tennessee made several hires and two promotions to support its vision of making the Volunteer State synonymous with high-growth startups. “Having the right team in place really makes a difference in how an organization operates,” LaunchTN CEO Lindsey Cox said. “I’m proud of the group we’re building. As a relatively small team, […]