Request for proposals: Evaluation partner for multi-institution technology transfer office (MITTO) model

Budget: Up to $100,000 Submission deadline: July 17th, 2026 Overview Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) seeks a qualified evaluation partner with demonstrated federal policy experience to assess the Multi-Institution Technology Transfer Office (MITTO) model and its implementation across three active MITTOs: Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV), Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC), and WiSys. This evaluation will serve three […]
Request for proposals: LaunchTN Regional Entrepreneur Center Partner — Northeast Tennessee
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LaunchTN Regional Entrepreneur Center (EC) Network Partner in the Northeast Tennessee region SUMMARY Launch Tennessee supports entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the state of Tennessee, with a vision to make Tennessee synonymous with high-growth startups. LaunchTN strategic priorities include: 1) connecting founders to entrepreneurship resources across the state 2) increasing the availability and […]
Request for proposals: Tennessee Innovation Exchange (TNIX) digital Platform
Release date: Aug. 1, 2025 Executive summary Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) invites proposals from qualified vendors to design, develop, and deploy the Tennessee Innovation Exchange (TNIX), a searchable digital platform that connects startup and industry partners with research and innovation assets at Tennessee research institutions. TNIX will serve as a centralized front door to the state’s […]
Launch Tennessee announces request for proposals for new regional entrepreneur center
For immediate release April 14, 2025 Nashville, TN — Public-private partnership and statewide 501c3 nonprofit Launch Tennessee has released a request for proposals for a new regional entrepreneur center to serve the Southern Middle part of the state. “One of Launch Tennessee’s greatest strengths is our statewide network of entrepreneur centers and industry partners,” said […]
Request for proposals — expansion of LaunchTN Regional Entrepreneur Center Network Partners in the Southern Middle Tennessee region
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Expansion of LaunchTN Regional Entrepreneur Center (EC) Network Partners in the Southern Middle Tennessee region SUMMARY LaunchTN supports entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the state of Tennessee, with a goal to make Tennessee synonymous with high-growth startups. LaunchTN strategic priorities include 1) connecting founders to entrepreneurship resources across the state, 2) increasing the […]
Request for Proposals: Web Design and Development of Key LaunchTN Properties
2023 LaunchTN Web Design and Development RFP February 8, 2023 RE: Request for Proposals, Web Design and Development of Key LaunchTN Properties Dear Web Development Agency, The Tennessee Technology Development Corporation, d/b/a Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) is requesting proposals to design and develop three key web properties within our brand family. This will be a concept […]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Industry Network Partners in Financial Technology and Consumer Product Goods
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Expansion of LaunchTN Industry Network Partners in Financial Technology and Consumer Product Goods SUMMARY LaunchTN supports entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the state of Tennessee, with a goal to make Tennessee a top state in the nation for entrepreneurs and innovators. LaunchTN strategic priorities include 1) the commercialization of technologies and products, 2) […]
Launch Tennessee Seeks FinTech, Consumer Product Partners (RFP)
Requests for proposals are open to two new industry sectors funded via federal grant NASHVILLE, TN – November 14, 2022 – Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) today opened a call for Network Partners to run programming for two new industry verticals: Financial Technology (FinTech) and Consumer Products. This is an expansion of LaunchTN’s four existing Industry Network […]