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 […]
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 […]
TTAC supports Tennessee State University’s tech transfer efforts
When Robert Turner started Tennessee State University’s tech transfer office, he understood that capital, talent, and strategic partnerships would be key to scaling operations. “The first thing we had to address was funding,” Turner, who is TSU’s Director of Technology Transfer and Innovation, said. “Once a budget was in place, we shifted our focus to […]