Hear from TennSMART’s director of entrepreneurship and commercialization about the resources available and what is launching next year to accelerate this work in Nashville.

A LaunchTN Founder Story: Danielle Buntyon, the CEO and Founder of Jades Elevation, departed from corporate America to join the hemp industry as a processor in 2018. With the mission to bring craftsmanship to the hemp industry, Jades Elevation has since become an AgTech pioneer in Tennessee and was accepted into AgLaunch’s 2022 Cultivate Appalachia…

Epicenter is offering free monthly pitch practice sessions. These practices will be virtual. Due to time constraints, only the first 8 companies to RSVP will get the chance to present and get feedback. More attendees are welcome to come to see best practices and give feedback. Sign up today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iZu1uebg5IuqqhTUkVpZhgS72yrH08IjCE5xADf8PXU/viewform?edit_requested=true

Build Your Sustainable Funding Strategy Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:00 PM  3:00 PM Build a diversified and sustainable funding strategy for your organization.

A virtual, self-care workshop for business owners and entrepreneurs. Frayser Connect is now offering a self-care workshop for entrepreneurs. Join us as we engage in discussions on self-care and meditation. What is Frayser Connect? Frayser Connect is a two-year joint project with Epicenter, Frayser CDC, and RISE Foundation. This project connects community stakeholders and residents…

When it comes to the Healthcare and Technology industries, it’s important for new companies to be persistent and present as they seek to innovate and improve upon existing technology. SOMAVAC is working to commercialize novel technology (any technology that has never been used before) and bring it into the mainstream, making it easily available for…

In partnership with Epicenter, the workshop will walkthrough landing a federal grant opportunity NASHVILLE – November 8, 2021 – Launch Tennessee, the statewide organization empowering Tennessee’s entrepreneur ecosystem by providing capital and supportive resources is hosting a Small Business Innovation Research workshop on November 17. This workshop will be held in partnership with Epicenter Memphis…

Written by Leslie Lynn Smith, President and CEO, Epicenter Epicenter is the Memphis region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem hub and part of Launch Tennessee’s statewide network of Entrepreneur Centers. Our team drives strategy and measures impact among collaborative partners to increase support to new and scaling tech startups, creative and community-based businesses, student entrepreneurs, and others across…