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Tech2020 venture leadership shifts to entrepreneur John Morris

Jan 30, 2012 at 08:11 am by miltcapps

Updated 30 August 2014: Morris announced he's resigning to pursue entrepreneurial interests, Knoxville News Sentinel reported today. Our 2012 story on Morris' appointment is b.... Read More

LaunchTN announces 2015-2016 Class of The TENN

Oct 06, 2015 at 03:15 am by miltcapps

VNC Update 21 Jan. 2016 - The 2016 final event for The TENN will be April 21, 2016 at City Winery.-Ed. From the original release: Launch Tennessee [Tennessee Technology Develo.... Read More

MedHaul startup propelled by Erica Plybeah, backed by InnovaMemphis

Feb 17, 2022 at 03:19 pm by miltcapps

FOUNDER-CEO ERICA PLYBEAH-HEMPHILL's MedHaul Inc. has previously raised $1.64MM in outside capital to expand adoption of its technology, which enables healthcare providers to.... Read More

Internet, broadband providers join Arts creators in Nashville briefing

Sep 25, 2008 at 11:16 am by miltcapps

Arts+Labs, a coalition of Fortune 100 firms, entertainment industry and arts organizations, debuted in Nashville today during a briefing for local media at The Hermitage Hotel.... Read More

SSM Partners quietly files for Growth Equity III raise; Exec sees Nashville edge in youthful exhuberance

Jul 30, 2019 at 01:45 pm by miltcapps

SSM PARTNERS based in Memphis is unlikely to comment for some time on the Growth Equity III raise for which they filed last week -- with no target specified. Meanwhile, Ventur.... Read More

'New Economy' analysis shows Tennessee lagging 39 other states

Jul 07, 2014 at 11:28 am by miltcapps

Updated Oct. 27, 2016: ITIF said its next report will be in Fall 2017. LaunchTN's July 7, 2014 statement in response to the earlier ITIF report is posted in full at this link..... Read More

VUMC scientists seek partners for neuro-drug discovery

Mar 21, 2011 at 08:07 am by miltcapps

Vanderbilt University Medical Center scientists, allied institutions and industry partners may be stepping-up their assault on pharmaceutical business-as-usual via VU's n.... Read More

Get Started LLC's Co-Starters offering bound for global communities

Apr 11, 2017 at 10:38 am by miltcapps

Enoch Elway GET STARTED LLC, the Chattanooga company that provides CO.STARTERS™ educational content and services for weaving solid communities and out.... Read More

VU School of Medicine ramps-up The Radx incubator with 17 entrants in Innovation Challenge

Jun 19, 2017 at 04:00 pm by miltcapps

The RADx Innovation Challenge for healthcare technology advancement may be the newest initiative in Tennessee for commercialization, entrepreneurship and business incubation..... Read More

LifeScienceTN: Drug discovery gets spotlight in venture-oriented event

Nov 13, 2012 at 08:36 am by miltcapps

AN INCONSPICUOUS, but science-heavy panel discussion here this week may help eventually broaden Nashville's Bio-reputation. At the Vanderbilt Marriott this Thursday, Jeff Con.... Read More

The TENN: LaunchTN master accelerator 2014 Class members named

Oct 03, 2014 at 06:00 am by miltcapps

Release submitted Oct. 2, 2014, by LaunchTN (Tennessee Technology Development Corp.) Launch Tennessee on Oct. 2 announced the 10 companies chosen to participate in this.... Read More

NEWSBITS, Jan. 19, 2010

Jan 19, 2010 at 10:13 am by miltcapps

OnFocus|Healthcare is raising about $3 million in fresh capital, augmenting a 2008 round led by Nashville-based Solidus Co. In a filing with the SEC dated Jan. 14, OnFocus ind.... Read More

Alchemist Accelerator propels Memphis Hub alongside Epicenter, Ridgeline

Mar 06, 2023 at 05:30 pm by miltcapps

Alchemist's next accelerator deadline: April 14, 2023 with August start. Memphis Hub Accelerator allies Epicenter, Ridgeline may reap gains. Ridgeline VC previously registere.... Read More

Down to the Wire for $50K: 5 startup Finalists await 36|86 verdict

Jun 07, 2016 at 01:47 pm by miltcapps

Update: Chattanooga-based Torch was declared prize winner.-Ed. LAUNCH TENNESSEE's 36|86 judges this afternoon brought the field of startups competing for $50K in prize money d.... Read More

First startup taking TN for-profit benefit option is Style-oriented

Jan 04, 2016 at 10:30 am by miltcapps

NEWLY INC., which will launch this spring in the home goods sector, has not only become the first company to register under the State's new for-profit benefit corporation (FPB.... Read More

TTDC grants $100K to Nashville Entrepreneur Center, names two board leaders

Jan 21, 2010 at 04:34 pm by miltcapps

The board of directors of Tennessee Technology Development Corporation today decided to provide a $100,000 grant to the new Nashville Entrepreneur Center and reaffirmed plans.... Read More

Tennessee's innovators rally toward NSF Regional Innovation Engines

Aug 11, 2022 at 02:23 pm by miltcapps

THERE ARE AT LEAST 10 teams with strong Tennessee roots that have signaled they are prepared to compete for major, potentially transformative grant funding through the Nationa.... Read More

Angels' complaint to Corker may precede stepped-up TN efforts

Mar 22, 2010 at 08:31 am by miltcapps

Updated 5:56 a.m., March 25.: A portion of our March 22 story was inadvertently omitted, previously. It is now restored (italicized portion). The NCN letter to Sen..... Read More

NewsBits, February 7, 2011

Feb 07, 2011 at 07:53 am by miltcapps

Bill Evans Bill Evans, CEO and director of St. Jude Children Research Hospital in Memphis, and chairman of the Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (TTDC) boa.... Read More

Owners of TNInvestco-backed Hubble Telemedical exit in sale to Welch Ally

Jan 21, 2015 at 06:00 am by miltcapps

Larisa Brass, Correspondent Updated 10:16 a.m. Chuck Wit.... Read More