LaunchTN
Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) is a public–private partnership that supports startup formation and growth in Tennessee by providing capital, commercialization services and statewide connections. The organization operates direct and indirect investment programs (including InvestTN), commercialization support (SBIR/STTR assistance, matching funds, microgrants, TTAC), talent pipelines (internship and education programs) and statewide events such as the 3686 entrepreneurship festival.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
LaunchTN
Portfolio
Creates adaptive cyber defense technologies; founded by Vanderbilt graduate students. Listed as a 2019 Student Edition Live Pitch finalist.
#Cybersecurity
Biodegradable, chitosan-based paste used as a targeted drug-delivery system; listed as a 2019 Student Edition Live Pitch finalist.
#Biotech / Drug delivery
Pre-clinical biotech working with NIH and academia to address Alzheimer’s disease; 2019 Student Edition finalist.
#Biotech / Alzheimer’s therapeutics
Courier specialized in on-demand delivery of HVAC parts and equipment; 2019 Student Edition finalist.
#Logistics / Delivery
Installs and services digital fabrication equipment (3D printers, CNC, laser cutters); 2019 Student Edition finalist.
#Hardware / Lab equipment services
Develops assistive clothing to reduce musculoskeletal injuries for manual laborers; 2019 Student Edition finalist.
#Wearables / Safety tech
Creates adaptive cyber defense technologies; founded by Vanderbilt graduate students. Listed as a 2019 Student Edition Live Pitch finalist.
#Cybersecurity
Biodegradable, chitosan-based paste used as a targeted drug-delivery system; listed as a 2019 Student Edition Live Pitch finalist.
#Biotech / Drug delivery
Pre-clinical biotech working with NIH and academia to address Alzheimer’s disease; 2019 Student Edition finalist.
#Biotech / Alzheimer’s therapeutics
Courier specialized in on-demand delivery of HVAC parts and equipment; 2019 Student Edition finalist.
#Logistics / Delivery
Installs and services digital fabrication equipment (3D printers, CNC, laser cutters); 2019 Student Edition finalist.
#Hardware / Lab equipment services
Develops assistive clothing to reduce musculoskeletal injuries for manual laborers; 2019 Student Edition finalist.
#Wearables / Safety tech