Resources for Entrepreneurial Researchers Workshops include curricula covering SBIR/STTR federal grant programs and the full portfolio of resources available to early-stage companies commercializing technology in Tennessee. Workshops can be tailored for audiences with all levels of grant-writing expertise.
Workshop 1: Resource Overview
One hour covering LaunchTN’s portfolio of programs and resources, tying in those available from the host and other local partners organizations. Includes Q&A and networking time. This can be a breakfast, lunch & learn, or a happy hour.
Workshop 2: SBIR/STTR Grant Orientation + Resource Overview
Three to four hours covering an in-depth look at these federal grant opportunities, plus an abbreviated version of the Resource Overview content. The SBIR/STTR lessons are tailored to the audience’s experience level with the topic. Includes Q&A and networking time. This is best scheduled in the morning, with light breakfast/coffee.
Workshop Office Hours
30 minute 1:1 meetings with a commercialization consultant. Usually paired with Workshop 1 or Workshop 2. Participants sign up and prepare a quad chart for review in advance. Office hours are intended for researchers and companies to get customized action items toward an SBIR/STTR grant application.
Workshops will be posted here as they are scheduled.
These workshops are funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
April 5, 2019
The University of Memphis
FedEx Institute of Technology (Methodist Presentation Theatre)
365 Innovation Dr, Memphis, TN 38152
9am – 12pm CDT
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April 11, 2019
Tennessee Tech University
T.J. Farr Building (Room 108)
1 William L Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN 38505
9am – 12pm CDT
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April 17, 2019
Vanderbilt University Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization
Vanderbilt Student Life Center (Board of Trust Room)
310 25th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37240
9am – 12pm CDT
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April 17, 2019
Middle Tennessee State University
Sam Ingram Building (Room G012)
2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
4pm – 5pm CDT
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April 24, 2019
East Tennessee State University – Innovation Lab
Training Center (Room 131)
2109 West Market Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
9am – 12pm EDT
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May 13, 2019
The Edney Innovation Center
Floor Five Community Space
1100 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
11:30am-1pm EDT
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