Launch Tennessee

Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program Awardee SBA Growth Accelerator (GA) Build-to-Scale (B2S)

LaunchTN is a public-private partnership with a vision to make Tennessee the most startup-friendly state in the nation. Its mission is to empower a high-functioning network of resources focused on core priorities that support Tennessee’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Partnering with Entrepreneur Centers in seven regions, LaunchTN creates collaboration among entrepreneurs, the private sector, capital sources, institutions, and government to offer entrepreneurs what they need to succeed and stay in Tennessee to build companies and create jobs. Resources include: SBIR/STTR Workshops, SBIR/STTR Microgrants, SBIR/STTR Matching Fund, Mentor Networks, Innovation Capital Continuum. Mentor Networks 2.0 is an expanded and enhanced statewide mentoring program that will guide startups via customized curricula and programming focusing on the Life Science, Energy, Automotive, and Agriculture sectors -- particularly in underserved rural regions.

Launch Tennessee