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Market Access

Curating connections with Tennessee startups

One of the strongest predictors of success for a startup is connectivity with the established business community. Mentorship from an industry leader, for instance, provides insight and lessons-learned precisely when a startup needs guidance.

And likewise, Tennessee businesses have a powerful incentive to engage with startups. As an early adopter, you’re able to capitalize on innovative solutions not yet socialized in the broader business world, gaining instant competitive advantage. As a subject matter expert at workshops and training sessions, you can engage with fresh entrepreneurial talent. 

We offer a number of ways to connect your company with Tennessee’s startup community as first customers, strategic partners, or advisors. Here are a few opportunities for curated connections:

Mentor

Our mentorship programs focus on creating relationships between established businesses and Tennessee startups. Apply to connect with a new company via one of our nine network partners. 

Share expertise

LaunchTN and our partners invite specialists and subject matter experts to share practical and applicable advice with founders. Get plugged into a workshop and connect with Tennessee entrepreneurs. 

Become a startup customer or strategic partner. LaunchTN will source the appropriate startup for your needs and facilitate an introduction, curate a pitch, or help initiate a pilot.

 

Lab Share is a statewide network that makes facilities and equipment accessible to early-stage Tennessee companies focused on commercializing research. The platform provides startups access to lab space, for a nominal fee, to build prototypes or products. 

Invest

Our capital team can help fill your pipeline with potential strategic investments in high-growth-potential startups in our network. LaunchTN also has capital to co-invest with you where our investment theses align.

Attend the TENNovation Roundtable, a quarterly gathering of your peers who oversee innovation initiatives in a corporate or institutional setting. Roundtables will include facilitated and informal conversations about engaging with startups and developing innovation programs within your team. 

Interested in becoming a Market Access Partner?

Contact brittany@launchtn.org to create a customized roadmap that matches your business needs and interests. 

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