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Earlier this week, LaunchTN's Lindsey Cox, Maranda Vandergriff, and Avery McConkey, MBA attended Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council's Opportunities in Energy event in Knoxville. LaunchTN CEO Lindsey Cox had the honor of introducing the Spark Cleantech Accelerator and Innovation Crossroads cohort for their demo day. #LaunchTN #TNECD #Knoxville #Tennessee

Congrats to EndoTheia, Inc. a Nashville-based leader in innovative surgery technology and a recipient of #LaunchTN capital through our SBIR/STTR Matching Fund, on completing the premiere in-human clinical trial for the first-ever independently steerable kidney stone basket. This device enables unmatched precision and control in kidney stone removal, a significant advancement in urological care. Read more from Business Wire: https://lnkd.in/g8w7h28i #SBIR #STTR #Innovation #Tennessee #Nashville

Before it's time for turkey, don't miss our latest webinar about SBIR/STTR federal programs, next Wed, Nov. 27 at 9 a.m. CT. Learn more about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) federal programs and whether your company is eligible for funding. Plus, get an overview of the funding agencies, the application process, and how your goals may steer your application process. RSVP now at https://bit.ly/4hQOZNP #SBIR #STTR #Tennessee #Entrepreneur

Don't miss this event from our friends at Vanderbilt Health Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation next week to hear about Dr. Marascalchi's entrepreneurial journey within the university ecosystem!

On the hunt for resources in your community? Whether you're kickstarting your entrepreneurial journey or aiming to take your company to the next level, you've come to the right place!? ? #StartupTennessee, powered by Launch Tennessee, is an online hub packed with resources for you, from robust lists of organizations across the state to local events from Memphis to Mountain City and everywhere in-between. No matter who you are or where you're at, we've got you covered!? ? Start exploring today at https://lnkd.in/eZ7UwjYs ? #LaunchTN #StartupTN #Tennessee

Knoxville, we’re coming your way! Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM ET to connect entrepreneurs and startup companies with information about capital opportunities and other resources. Capital Conversations, an exclusive in-person meetup hosted by Pinnacle Financial Partners right in your community, is your chance to learn more about #InvestTN, the Launch Tennessee-administered, $70-million fund for investments in startups throughout Tennessee. The event will feature LaunchTN’s Capital team, financial sector experts from Pinnacle Financial Partners, and representatives from the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. Come ready to learn, mix & mingle, and connect. Save your spot at https://lnkd.in/eQDk7T5Q #LaunchTN #CapitalConversations

#InvestTN Portfolio company Daily Crunch is making its nationwide debut at Whole Foods, bringing their delicious and nutritious sprouted nuts to a wider audience –?and Tennessean has all the details in a big feature story. "We want Tennessee to be really proud that we are a local Tennessee brand, and we're based here." — Laurel Orley, Daily Crunch CEO & Co-Founder https://lnkd.in/eKczAyi7 #LaunchTN

Join us THIS WEDNESDAY at 2:00 p.m. CT for an Intellectual Property Overview webinar, presented by the Tennessee Intellectual Property Alliance (TNIPA). Attorneys Timothy Capria and Alexandra Lynn will provide an overview of intellectual property, from patents and trademarks to copyrights and trade secrets. Plus, learn the importance of protecting innovations, identifying which IP type applies to which work, and the general steps to securing and managing rights. Register now at https://lnkd.in/gzKqaZY8 #LaunchTN #IP #TNIPA #Webinar

Vanderbilt CTTC had the pleasure of hosting Swamy Tripurani, Ph.D., Program Director at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)'s SBIR Development Center. ?? Many thanks to Dr. Tripurani for sharing insights about the NIH’S Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, the processes to seek SBIR/STTR funding opportunities, and the importance of developing industry connections early in the process. A special thank you to all the scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders supporting early-stage small businesses that attended as well. We hope you found the session and 1:1 advising sessions insightful. ?? Learn more about SBIR/STTR here: https://lnkd.in/eCF8mvtn the Wond'ry, BioTN Foundation Inc. , LaunchTN

Cheers to #InvestTN portfolio company Giggs, LLC on the successful closing of their Pre-Seed round! LaunchTN's Chief Investment Officer Eller M Kelliher and Senior Capital Associate Lasawni Reynolds celebrated this proud milestone and the ever-growing intersection of the music and startup communities with CEO Nikki Sanz and her investors, team members, and Board advisors in Nashville. #LaunchTN #Giggs #portfolio #InvestTN