Launch Tennessee’s commercialization team has a new leader
Launch Tennessee adds Vice President of Commercialization, Director of Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium Nashville — Launch Tennessee’s Jennifer Skjellum has been promoted to Vice President of Commercialization and Director of the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium at the organization. “We’re working to lead Tennessee and the Southeast in commercialization advancement so ideas don’t sit in labs. […]
Launch Tennessee leads new national study to unlock heartland innovation, backed by Kauffman Foundation grant
For immediate release March 30, 2026 LaunchTN evaluates first-of-its-kind emerging tech transfer model Nashville, TN — With support from a $350,000 research grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Launch Tennessee, a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will lead a first-of-its-kind national study examining how new models of technology transfer can expand access to innovation across America’s […]
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 […]
LaunchTN and America’s Seed Fund boast nearly $350 million in economic impact
For immediate release June 29, 2023 LaunchTN and America’s Seed Fund boast nearly $350 million in economic impact New applications for funding open July 10 Nashville, TN – In the past year, LaunchTN has leveraged federal funding to create an economic impact of nearly $350 million — doubling year-over-year since its inception in 2017. “These […]