Launch Tennessee Seeking FinTech, Consumer Product Partners
Requests for proposals are open for two new industry sectors funded through a federal grant
NASHVILLE, Tenn., 16 November 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) today opened a call for Network Partners to run programming for two new industry verticals: Financial Technology (FinTech) and Consumer Products. This is an expansion of LaunchTN’s four existing industry network partners in advanced energy, agricultural technology, automotive and mobility, and the life sciences made possible by the US Department of Commerce’s build-to-scale grant. The goal is to further develop Tennessee-based early-stage companies in these fast-growing sectors.
“The addition of FinTech and Consumer Product Network Partners will allow us to reach even more Tennessee-based startups with our proven model,” said Lindsey Cox, CEO of LaunchTN. “These sectors represent industries that are instrumental in the continued growth of Tennessee’s economy. We look forward to finding partners who can help us support entrepreneurs as they seek to commercialize technology and products, attract investment capital and build innovative companies with high-growth, high-wage jobs.”
The industry network partners are responsible for running the Mentor Network program which helps early stage companies address potential gaps in key areas such as marketing plan, financial model and forecasting, intellectual property and funding. Industry network partners also use their industry connections for activities that promote commercialization, including by supporting successful SBIR/STTR applications.
Applicants should be a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization and may include trade associations, universities and research institutions, and service organizations. Applicants should be based in Tennessee and have unique experience in financial technology or consumer products in addition to a deep understanding of the greater Tennessee entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Eligible parties can learn more about Industry Network Partners and apply here.
LaunchTN will hold two information meetings where interested parties can ask questions about the application. These sessions will be held 21 November from 9:00am – 11:00am CST and December 19 from 9:00am – 11:00am CST. You can find registration information here.
About Launch Tennessee
Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) is a public-private partnership uniquely positioned to cultivate and support collaboration between founders, investors, the private sector, institutions and governments. We support Tennessee’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by coordinating resources, promoting capital access and empowering our network partners and multiple stakeholders across the state to enable inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Tennessee.
Media contact: Ashley Currie, [email protected]
SOURCE Lancer Tennessee
