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The countdown is on, less than a week until our DOD SBIR webinar! Join us next Thursday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m. CT and gain insight on how to identify the right solicitation for your technology, connect with Technical Points of Contact (TPOC), and influence future topics. Plus, hear from BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting Principal Consultant Monique Branham, MBA, a DOD commercialization expert with over 22 years of experience. Registration is required, don't wait: https://lnkd.in/ec5NpkCm #LaunchTN #SBIR #DoD #SmallBusinessSupport

Another #McWhorterOnTheMove takes us to Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where Commissioner McWhorter explored cutting-edge research and workforce development in quantum computing. MTSU is also cementing its place as a national leader in concrete management, forging industry partnerships to drive innovation in this critical field. Tennessee’s universities are shaping the future of technology and industry—right here in the Volunteer State. ?? ??

A cleaner, sustainable future is being built in Chattanooga, TN. And we're not the only ones who know it. Chattanooga was represented in full force at LaunchTN's Tennessee House as part of SXSW with partners like City of Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, Tranco Logistics, IonQ, EPB, RueData, Motoring Labs, FLUIX AI, Station, Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative and Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. With panels on mobility and quantum, along with a special MoonPie flavor reveal and Chattanooga-themed trivia, the day was a roaring success. Excited for next year? So are we! Stay tuned for CO.LAB's reappearance at SXSW 2026. ??: @NickWilliamsMedia @ThoughtandVisionCo #SXSW #LaunchTN #TNInnovates #TheCompanyLab #TNHouse

It was an honor to represent the Vanderbilt University Houston Hub at SXSW this year. I had a chance to share more about our #AnchorDownInHtown work and the great corporate partnerships we've built these past 2 years. Shout out to Sally Parker, Schyler Turrin, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the entire LaunchTN team for a wonderful experience of connecting Tennessee and Texas! See if you can spot a few of my cameos in the video below ?? #TNhouse #TXhouse #VandyInTexas #SWSW2025 #GoDores https://lnkd.in/gn_zAcma

New #TechCheck alert! #LaunchTN supporting partner Interlaced is back with the second installment of their TechCheck series, tackling a major cybersecurity concern: human error. Find out why, in a world of scammers and phishing attacks, your own staff can be your biggest security risk—and how to protect your business. Read the latest article now at https://lnkd.in/egvNj5QT, and stay tuned for more! #Interlaced #Tennessee #TNStartups #AIforstartups

TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter recently visited the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine, which opened in August 2024 as Belmont University’s first medical school and Tennessee's first new medical college in 50 years. Belmont is about more than just music—it's shaping the future of healthcare, media, AI and data across all its schools, making a major impact in Tennessee. ?? #McWhorterOnTheMove

It’s time for your #LaunchTNcatchup! We’re bringing you the latest headlines, exciting updates, and can’t-miss events from across Tennessee’s innovation and entrepreneurship scene. Get these updates here every other Wednesday, or be the first to know by subscribing to our #LaunchTNpitch newsletter. Subscribe at https://lnkd.in/eBvjSjSf #LaunchTN #StartupCatchup #TennesseeEntrepreneurs

Sequatchie, Tipton and Cocke Counties are participating in the latest round of TNECD's Property Evaluation Program (PEP). PEP evaluates potential industrial properties, advising counties on industrial site improvements and where investments may be most beneficial. Read more:

My first SxSW at Capital Factory was epic! LaunchTN sent a whole cohort of us down there, championed by Allyn Abadie and guided by David Madden. I am so immensely grateful for this opportunity. I met the director of AFWERX, shook hands with Military Innovation Officers, and pitched MetaFlex as a rehab device to improve performance and prevent injury. I found exactly who I was looking for, and many who I didn't even know existed. If you're looking to support our troops - Capital Factory is where you need to be. I even attended an Athletes as Investors panel at the MidWest house. Which is a little hint about what else is in the works at MFx. ?? Looking back: the cohort that Allyn pulled together is part of what made this event so good. Lots of "have you talked to so & so" and "I met someone you need to know!" I hope to work with you all again soon! Lacie Thorne, Brian Iezzi, Suzanne Drumwright, Evan Drumwright, Alec Readel, Coleson Bruce, Marsha Roberts, Navin Thapa, Thomas H.W. Goebel And a million thank yous to Allyn Abadie for pulling this all together. ??

Final call! #LaunchTN's exclusive investor-only Southeast Capital Call is only 2 days away. This Thursday, join us for "Technology Waves: Rideable vs. Wipeouts," featuring Bruce Graham, Chairman of Latent AI. With 22 positive exits and a 50%+ IRR, Graham brings deep expertise to the table. Be there as he shares invaluable insights into the tech trends that have shaped venture capital and discusses the technologies influencing the current investment landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow investors. Register today at https://lnkd.in/exr8emab #LaunchTN #dealflow #SECC #Investors #TNinvestors