LAUNCH Tennessee on May 26 announced four winners of its Statewide University Venture Challenge, a new initiative launched in March.
The programs aims to engage student entrepreneurs participating in existing university competitions. The selected winners are to receive a $12,500 cash prize to be invested in their company along with a complimentary ticket and recognition at LaunchTN's 36|86 conference on June 6-7.
From 38 pitches, judges selected the nine finalists and then four category winners, listed below. LaunchTN is Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (TTDC).
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Commercializable Tech AgTech |
University of Tennessee (Boyd Venture Challenge & Vol Court Spring Class) |
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Technology Enabled - print-shop |
University of Tennessee (Boyd Venture Challenge) |
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Lifestyle - artisanal jewelry brand |
Vanderbilt (Sohr Grant) |
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Social Enterprise - employment |
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU Business Plan Competition) |
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Other Finalists |
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Commercializable Tech - MRI- |
Vanderbilt (Tech Venture Challenge) |
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Technology Enabled - EdTech |
Vanderbilt (Sohr Grant) |
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Lifestyle - community food svc |
Lipscomb (Kittrell Pitch Competition) |
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Social Enterprise - supporting |
Lipscomb University (Kittrell Pitch Competition) |
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Social Enterprise - |
Sewanee (The University of the South Pitch Competition) |
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