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TTAC Proof of Concept Program

TTAC Proof of Concept Program

Offers early-stage Tennessee innovators proof-of-concept support to de-risk and validate commercialization ideas.

Between cyclesLaunch TennesseeUnited StatesEligible in Tennessee

The TTAC Proof of Concept Program is administered by Launch Tennessee through its Tennessee Technology Advancement Coalition (TTAC) initiative, funded via a state of Tennessee grant contract (Launch Tennessee EIN: 62-1765738). The program funds early-stage experimental work by faculty and staff researchers at TTAC member institutions in Tennessee, with awards ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 per pro…

Early-stage proof-of-concept experiments for any technology with commercialization potential, conducted by faculty or staff researchers at TTAC member institutions in Tennessee.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–10 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: launchtn.org