Launch Tennessee supports Tennessee Tech University in cultivating new invention disclosures
Launch Tennessee’s pilot program, the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium, supported Tennessee Tech University in cultivating nine new invention disclosures from faculty, who presented a brief overview of innovations at a recent showcase. Dr. Michael Aikens, TTAC director at Tennessee Tech University, said that the Faculty Innovator Showcase signified a significant milestone in his campus’ commercialization […]
TTAC brings needed infrastructure to faculty, researchers, startups
Tennessee Tech University’s Dr. Charles Van Neste has a National Science Foundation grant to support his research, but he still needs additional resources to prove his concept and take it to the next level. “We are basically trying to turn the soil into an electrical power transmission line, removing the need for wires between a […]
TTAC adds value to Tennessee Tech University’s efforts to commercialize technology
A new collaboration among several Tennessee universities has the potential to bring an economic boost to the entire state, according to one university official and economic development leader. The Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium is a pilot project working to provide commercialization and technology transfer support for The University of Memphis, Tennessee State University and Tennessee […]