Translating academic research into viable commercial products can have tremendous impact on the scientific community. LaunchTN offers resources for entrepreneurial researchers to advance their commercialization efforts.
- SBIR/STTR Funding enables small businesses to explore technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization.
- The Networks program pairs life science and energy mentors with promising new companies and offers unique access to industry-specific research assets, subject-matter experts and Launch Tennessee?s growth-stage programming.
- Microgrants provide up to $6,000 for grant-writing assistance to Tennessee-based early-stage companies applying for an SBIR/STTRPhase I, Phase II or Fast-Track award.
- The SBIR/STTR Matching Fund provides non-dilutive funding to Tennessee-based companies upon their successful federal grant award.