Here are some brief news and notes from around the state. Kairos Power, TVA announce collaboration The Tennessee Valley Authority and Kairos Power announced plans yesterday to collaborate on deploying a low-power demonstration reactor at the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP) in Oak Ridge. The announcement is the latest evolution
The University of Minnesota (UMN) and Launch Minnesota have announced a new start-up program that provides one-on-one coaching to help accelerate the growth of early stage companies. Named “Discovery Launchpad MN,” the new initiative will be operated by UMN’s Technology Commercialization Venture Center and funded by Launch Minnesota. The intent
Those who recall the nearly five years when Taylor Eighmy served as Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville will not be surprised with this recent recognition. The hard-charging Eighmy is now President of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) which has just
The rise of high-deductible health plans has exposed the shortcomings of existing healthcare payment systems and is one of the many drivers behind the growth of the patient payment market. The latest analyst note from PitchBook explores the need for innovative technologies and how the trend is impacting venture capital
Here’s an example of how one entrepreneurial support initiative continues to build on itself. A new innovation hub named 757 Startup Studios is taking root in Downtown Norfolk as space for Hampton Roads entrepreneurs to connect and grow. The launch, as described in this article in Richmond Inno, is yet another step
In a virtual event beginning at 2 p.m. EDT today, the Nashville Entrepreneur Center will formally introduce the inaugural cohort of its expanded and rebranded “Project Music & Entertainment” accelerator. Launched in 2015 as “Project Music” and developed in partnership with the Country Music Association, the program was designed to
Text Request, a Chattanooga-based business texting platform, has been selected as a recipient of a “Stevie” in the 19th Annual “American Business Awards®” competition. Officially known as the “Gold Stevie® Award,” the recognitions will be virtually presented to winners during a live event on June 30. The name of the award
Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, has announced the “Techstars Equitech Accelerator,” a new Baltimore-based program focused on driving an inclusive innovation economy. The accelerator is a collaboration with UpSurge Baltimore, a recently launched Public Benefit Corporation aimed at propelling Baltimore into the top tier of innovation cities.
A Richmond, VA consulting firm is launching an accelerator program with a unique goal: to “savify” start-up founders. According to this article in Richmond Inno, the first “Covintus Tech Tank” will kick off in June, inviting five to seven founders to take part in a 10-week virtual program. The program’s coordinator
Add CVS Health Corporation to the list of companies launching their own ventures funds. CVS Health Ventures will invest in and partner with early stage companies focused on making healthcare more accessible and affordable. Starting with $100 million, the initial focus will be on tech-enabled and digital healthcare companies. Click
