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May 30, 2016 | Tom Ballard

Two UT start-ups take top honors in “Statewide University Venture Challenge”

Launch TN StarsTwo University of Tennessee connected start-ups are among the four winners in Launch Tennessee’s inaugural “Statewide University Venture Challenge.” The two – Grow Bioplastics and SilkOps – received a $12,500 cash prize to be invested in their company along with a complimentary ticket and recognition at Launch Tennessee’s “36|86 Conference” next week in Nashville. Read the news release to learn more about the competition (LaunchTN University Pitch Competition Winners).


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