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TTAC Proof of Concept Program

Funds seed grants for Tennessee researchers validating early-stage university technologies.

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Launch Tennessee's TTAC Proof of Concept Program is the first stage in the TTAC ladder for Tennessee researchers who need small validation capital before pursuing SBIR, STTR, or licensing. It supports faculty and staff at TTAC member institutions when the underlying technology still needs an early proof point.

Awards run from $1,500 to $15,000. Applicants must have filed an invention disclosure w…

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

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: launchtn.org