TTAC Partnership Program

TTAC Partnership Program sits under Launch Tennessee and funds Tennessee universities and independent nonprofits that run commercialization-facing activity for university researchers and startups. It is a state-level intermediary route: the money is meant to help an institution create programming, events, or partnerships that move research toward use. The program offers awards up to $50,000 for program work and up to $5,000 for events or meetings, and it runs on a rolling basis inside the state fiscal year. Applicants need to serve university researchers or startups, show a track record with Tennessee innovators, and bring a participating industry partner with a letter of support. One award is available per lead organization per cycle, work needs 30 days of lead time, and funded activity must finish by June 30, 2026. The strongest fit is an institution that can convene researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry around a defined commercialization goal. It is not a direct startup grant; it rewards organizations that can deliver structured support, build attendance, and keep the activity tied to Tennessee research translation. That makes it useful for universities and nonprofits that already sit inside the state’s innovation network.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.