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The Epicenter-Alchemist partnership could heat Memphis innovation beyond simmer, to boil.

While Nashville EC Project Music's evolution is considered, German overtures for Creatives lend global perspective.

Our curated list of 40-and-growing noteworthy events for Tennessee entrepreneurs and investors.

Scratching the surface, we get 24+ interesting events from around the state of Tennessee.

[Updated] Applications window to open in June 2025 and close in July. Four to six seats to be filled.

Industry could reach favorable inflection, particularly if supply of domain's sophisticated capital grows.

Whatever your stage, act now to present Alchemist ideas, experience for surmounting supply-chain challenges.

Despite transition to independent operations, Center's Bankable Bootcamp is taking applications.

Serial entrepreneur Bruce also leads Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator backed by UTSys, TVA, ORNL

UPDATED 8 March 2024 A myriad of scheduled events lies just ahead and we're pointing you to several dozen in this collection.

Program lead stresses immediate and persistent benefits - program's 4th year option to be reviewed.

Four startups -- including one led by a co-founder of Ancestry.com and one by a Chattanooga entrepreneur -- will appear in person.

Will seasoned investors find Ag-tech one of the safer harbors amid shifting economic winds?

Influential Bay Area accelerator reserves seats in global accelerator for qualified businesses.

Resolute businessman enthusiastic about Mid-TN and others in TN and mid-South advancing entrepreneurship, particularly in fintech.

UPDATES Memphis-based hub sees diversity, agtech, national ecosystem development and innovation acceleration as vital.

[Updated] Co-founders seek $2MM, as VU OwenGSM, VU The Wond'ry and others seem to recognize startup's promise.

[updated] Build Back Better funding via EDA for ventures, biomaking, cyber and more could lift Nashville region's lifesciences ecosystem.

Optimized nutrition startup producing revenue, eyes roadmap + milestones, with a possible A-round ahead.

Healthcare, transportation, mobility among targets of new Chattanooga Regional Catalyst Fund

TN U.S. Senators oppose Innovation bill over China issues, capital raises, big day for Uncle Nearest, new startup cohorts, EIR + grant invitations,

Eighteen updates on startups, capital raises, and more from TN, KY, ALA

Founders emerged from Pandemic Pivot with fresh view of prospects for curated talent and tech-supported deals.

15 bullets on VC/PE raises, plus startups in healthcare, power, fintech and more.

Impetus for fund has been growing amid rampant awareness of inequities in backing for Black entrepreneurs.

TN IPO enlarges, Pharos and other VC updates, plus action in spacs, fintech, insuretech, sports odds and more.

20 pieces of evidence that startup-, innovation- and deal-oriented folks find plenty to like in Kentucky.

Annual grant competition draws rigorous programs from campus and accelerator advocates for entrepreneurship, investment.

Updates on EC strategic planning, plus fintech, music tech startups, healthcare raises and more.

Updated: 21 items on TN capital raises, advisors, entrepreneurs and strategies.

Brody-Waite plans to leave the decade-old entrepreneurship center.

Eight teams are enrolled in the Erlanger-Unum-CoLab HealthTech Accelerator.

[Updated] WillCo EC to serve established businesses seeking scale in TN's fast-growing Williamson County.

With a merger or other transition afoot, NFA chief and Mayor Briley restate value of supporting Creatives, Fashion entrepreneurs.

Months and years of ecosystem development might help make Chattanooga an 'overnight' entrepreneurial success.

Consider going: Array of startups queued-up for the Aug. 16 culmination of 'Summer of Acceleration'

Money, moves and management in 30 telegraphic updates from MidTn and State ecosystems.

Transplanted entrepreneur mulls capital and advisors, preps for full market entry

At least 3 new initiatives could advance the state's mobility R&D, innovation, entrepreneurship and recruitment efforts.

[updated] Company recently had first close for its targeted $30MM early-growth fund and has invested.

27 short takes on Venture developments statewide, from robots and healthcare, to hair dye and video security.

[Updated] Chicago-bred Project Music grad may find Series A dough outside Nashville.

'Erosion' in TN investment? Major IT and software cos' raises, TN fund recruiting, startup updates and more.

LaunchTN's 36|86 bet, Van Beke promo, Steve Hau's gambit, P/E & TCRS, CoLab CEO and more.

[Updated] Nebraska-born Dirks believes e-procurement startup likely to thrive in Nashville ecosystem.

Updates on LaunchTN, entrepreneurs once and future, Vanderbilt, ORNL, and more.

Dart Music bankruptcy buyers step up, startup, PE and Fund news, and more.

[Updated] Cambridge, Mass. healthcare startup won birth in Tennessee master accelerator.

[updated] Entrepreneur who sold to Trizetto, Cognizant suggests startup traction priority.

[Updated] The best thinking at EC & JSF led to killing their cohort accelerators. Should we care?

VTC This entrepreneur must not be working part-time.

No Cohort 2 planned for now, but ICG keeps all innovation options on table.

TTDC releases another interesting group of startups from instate and out-of-state.

Minimum 10 years' sector experience is prerequisite.

VTC For the 14th year, investors, entrepreneurs, strategic corporates meld at FedEx Institute.

VTC New accelerator likely to go operational in October.

VTC New Lab-embedded program to be detailed today.

Entrepreneurs who exited America Access Transport for logistics, transportation startup program.

[Updated] 11 items from around the state of interest to techies, investors, entrepreneurs, et al.

The year-round program for developing innovative companies could advance, once again.

Woman with international, finance, Angel and other experience to lead next phase of EC alumni network development.

Speakers ahead and a Nashville startup joins Louisville healthcare accelerator.

Racing toward the future, Nashville and TN innovators and businesses must be prepared.

A cohort of healthcare startups will visit each city and ultimately peer-rate investment winners.

[Updated] The EC also seeks an Entrepreneur in Residence for the PH initiative.

VTC A new Music accelerator program in Memphis has awarded its first money.

VTC We've proven we can attract cool companies. How do get them to stay?

100s of apps reviewed for coveted spots in 2 programs - with app window open on another June 1.

LTN aims to draw 900, including perhaps 100 investors to its 4th annual conclave in Nashville.

VTC Teams arriving for array of Memphis accelerators.

More than 50 entrepreneurs represented in companies in flock of Memphis accelerators.

VTC Student-driven and Music-tied accelerators offerings are new in Memphis.

Developers studying HudsonAlpha and other innovation centers.

[updated] Co-founder happy to be in Nashville, with access to Indie performers and Project Music.

VTC Two years after a successful exit from logistics business, a new venture launches.

VU event, Fintech startup, Randy Boyd on ECD priorities, INCITE and accelerator cos.

VTC Chattanooga nonprofit behind GigTank365 and CoLab Accelerator pushes ahead.

VTC The second cohort of logistics-centered startups begins work in May.

With 3686 ahead, new University and Researcher programs, weaker capital ecosystem and more

[updated] Prepared for change, EC CEO has already sketched-out 2016 strategy.

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney are creating an important fund, and exit accelerator universe.

[Updated] Seven cohort companies include 3 U.S.-based, including a Tennessee startup.

Updated No matter where you are in Tennessee, you'll want to consider many of these.

New services for Veterans who aim to become entrepreneurial troopers may lie ahead.

The state's accelerator-linked ecosystem continues to evolve, it seems.

Third Cohort of Master Accelerator Program Kicks Off Oct. 21

Three leaders' separate comments illuminate a common thread of concern.

Here's the up-to-date listing of presenting companies.

The past two FY's have seen VU IP embedded in startups in several sectors.

Charlie Brock shares his topmost objectives, and we review a bit of the agenda.

Entrepreneur Center collaborates with publishing group to enter new accelerator vertical

Deadline July 10 - St. Louis accelerator ramps-up for Fall Cohort.

VTC Tech-driven Dan Marcum pushes new program forward.

Bio veteran Jim Monsor leads pilot effort to deepen TN's startup resources

Cobb, Clabaugh brought ideas and energy to the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.

'Unique' startup takes on major chemical companies with natural dyes for fashion.

All program offerings are to be subjected to diligence befitting the next EC phase.

VTC Accelerator's regional mission to be continued after 3 years at Tullahoma.

David Trainer says distortions in financial reporting are often overlooked, to investors' detriment.

If Music City turns on charm, it could get a longer run as landing-spot for unique program.

ADDED Speaker - An unprecedented program designed to illuminate opportunities.

[updated] Litigation, uncertainty over INCITE funding, turnover and more.

Serial entrepreneur Joe Maxwell among those enthusiastic about new FinTech focus.

Drum Roll - newest program unveils its eight class members.

A keen observer of America's startup and Venture landscape took a few minutes with VNC.

VTC: Effort continues to build LifeSciences to critical mass and influence in TN

Since opinions are hard to monetize, leaders statewide seek new sources of momentum

[Yes is answer] Might JSF become a single-vertical startup accelerator? TN HiMSS unveils new program identity.

VTC CCE director brings lessons learned from his own startups, adjusted for the academic setting.

Venture Tennessee reports on an Oak Ridge financial play within the 3D-advanced manufacturing sector

Index delivers composite image of state's economic development, innovation status

A true startup leader, investment pros and others are aboard for the continuing relaunch

With seeds planted and a new strategy coming, NBIC chief steps down

Briefings on the state's new regional business accelerators' mission and how to work with them.

Venture Incite's Y12 ties, capital raises, a TNInvestco, accelerators blossom and news statewide