TTAC Technology Maturation Grant
Offers take university-origin IP proof concept to market-ready, supporting long-term sustainable commercialization and growth.
Launch Tennessee's TTAC Technology Maturation Grant is the second stage of the TTAC ladder, moving projects from proof of concept toward market-ready development. It is built for Tennessee research IP that has already shown early traction and now needs larger support to reach a commercial customer. The grant awards up to $100,000 to pre-IPO small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Applicants must have completed the TTAC Proof of Concept stage, hold IP tied to a TTAC research institution, and bring a letter of interest from an industry partner or potential customer. The FY26 round set a March 15 deadline, April 15 notices, and a June 30 completion date within a 12-month project window. The strongest fit is a company that can show both technical progress and outside demand. Winning applications make the commercialization plan concrete, explain why the project is past the lab stage, and show why an industry partner wants to see the work carried into the market.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.