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LaunchTN Tennessee’s hub for startups and innovation — Host of happening Sept. 14-16 We host 36|86 Entrepreneurship & Technology Conference in Nashville.

Launch Tennessee fosters entrepreneurship and the development of high-growth startups. Our goal is to make Tennessee the most startup-friendly state in the nation. It's the summer's can’t-miss opportunity for serial founders, proven business leaders, strategic investors, and corporate partners to plug into the nation’s hottest emerging ecosystem for rocket-fueled growth. Named for the longitudinal

coordinates of Nashville, 36|86 represents a future for Southeastern innovation with Tennessee as the economic nucleus. The conference showcases promising early- and growth-stage startups innovating in traditional industries and positioning the region to lead the country's next wave of entrepreneurship.

09/03/2026

Drum roll, please... 🥁 Meet the finalists and judges for this year’s Pitch Competition, presented by Amazon!

We teamed up with pitch competition emcee–and Artist, Founder, and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at SPARK Innovation Center– Chris McAdoo to announce the five startups taking the stage and competing for a $10,000 cash prize, plus a 12-month package from LUCID private offices:
﹘ Blackwing Space
﹘ ExactRx
﹘ For The People
﹘ One of None
﹘ Provision Surgical

And meet this year’s judges:
﹘ Brandon Bruce, General Partner, Market Square Ventures
﹘ Jason Kuo, Principal, Tech Square Ventures
﹘ Logan Leatherwood, Venture Fellow, Launch Tennessee
﹘ Whitney Williams, CFO, Beliade
﹘ George Wilson, Executive Director for New Venture Development, Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization

And you, the audience, gets a say, too! Be sure to have your 3686 tickets so you can be there to cast your vote for our Audience Choice winner, who will win a 6-month package from LUCID Private Offices.

🎥 Chris McAdoo

We told you there were too many for just one post!On the final day of , Wednesday, Sept. 16, guests will have the oppor...
09/02/2026

We told you there were too many for just one post!

On the final day of , Wednesday, Sept. 16, guests will have the opportunity to go deeper with a robust slate of Partner Popups & Community Events.

Launch Tennessee’s friends and partners have planned interactive workshops around Germantown, featuring everything from sessions on grid innovation, fundraising and financing, defense tech, and pitch competitions to open houses and yoga classes.

Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! Don’t have a ticket yet? Get yours at attend3686.com/tickets

— Slow Flow Yoga Class, Small World Yoga
— Lighthouse Open House, Lighthouse Zap
— Preparing for and Raising Financing, Key Tech and AI Commercial Transactions, and Planning for Exit, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
— HILLTOP+ Spotlight: Grid Innovation in Tennessee, Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council, Tennessee Tech University, Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, and The Biz Foundry
— Emerging Defense Technology Forum, Claritas Capital
— AgeInnovate Startup Pitch Competition, Age Innovate

Find all the details and RSVP for each individual Popup at https://www.attend3686.com/schedule_partnerpopups.

So many popups this year, we can't fit 'em all in one post!On the final day of , Wednesday, Sept. 16, guests will have ...
09/02/2026

So many popups this year, we can't fit 'em all in one post!

On the final day of , Wednesday, Sept. 16, guests will have the opportunity to go deeper with a robust slate of Partner Popups & Community Events.

Launch Tennessee’s friends and partners have partnered with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center for the return of Brewing Connections Day at Monday Night Brewing. Seven popups on tap, one room, and an exceptional schedule: coffee and headshots, AI and infrastructure, customer behavior, venture financing, video, and the people actually building things in this city.

Check out the lineup and mark your calendars! Don’t have a ticket yet? Get yours at attend3686.com/tickets

Partner Popups:
— Founder Fuel Station, Nashville Entrepreneur Center
— Innovators Forum: AI Data Centers, Curio
— The New Moats: What Customer Behavior Reveals About Distribution, Community, and Taste, 3816 Creative
— After the First Meeting: Demystifying Venture Financings from Intro to Close, FBT Gibbons LLP
— Building in Public: An Interactive Social Media Workshop,
— Founders of Color Happy Hour, Nashville Entrepreneur Center
— Cowrite the Future: Innovators in the Round, Cowrite the Future

Find all the details and RSVP for each individual Popup at https://www.attend3686.com/schedule_partnerpopups.

Meet Corami Biotech, a Memphis, Tennessee-based startup, backed by .Corami Biotech is advancing the future of heart hea...
09/02/2026

Meet Corami Biotech, a Memphis, Tennessee-based startup, backed by .

Corami Biotech is advancing the future of heart health through a targeted approach that delivers medicines directly to the heart for sustained, controlled release. By improving how therapeutics reach cardiac tissue, Corami aims to enhance outcomes, reduce side effects, and expand access to next-generation therapies for patients living with heart disease.

Learn more at https://investtn.org/portfolio/

Network with ease at using Brella 1-on-1s 🗓️To make the most of your time at 3686, all registrants will receive compl...
09/01/2026

Network with ease at using Brella 1-on-1s 🗓️

To make the most of your time at 3686, all registrants will receive complimentary access to the Brella app to request, book, and coordinate 1-on-1 meetings with other attendees.

And for the first time ever: 3686 badgeholders will now have access to Brella for the full week of 3686 AND the week after, to continue conversations and deepen links using in-app video chat.

Brella matchmaking is made possible by LaunchTN Supporting Partner Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, who will also offer 1-on-1 meetings with attorneys on-site at TailGate Brewery on Sept. 15.

3686 registrants, keep an eye on your inbox for communication from Brella about setting up your profile and getting started.

Haven't registered for 3686 yet? Buy your tickets at https://www.attend3686.com/tickets

08/31/2026

In this episode of , hear from Matt Hertz, CEO & Founder of ThirdPersonCo, about the power in making an unexpected move and the self-wisdom gained from trading established familiarity for a big swing out of your comfort zone.

‪LaunchTN's video series, The Best Mistake I Ever Made, is changing the way we think about errors, one story at a time.

Watch as innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and more share moments when things went completely off the rails, and how they turned those challenges into valuable lessons.

08/28/2026

Just released: the 3686 conference schedule 🎉

With less than 3 weeks until 3686, the full agenda is here — packed with programs, panels, conversations and experiences you won’t want to miss.

Power up your year ahead with these programs and panels:
— Built in Tennessee, Growing Worldwide
— Capital Conversations
— Future Themes of Innovation and Venture
— Inside Nashville’s Civic Tech Studio
— NSF’s Latest Innovation Engine
— Tennessee’s AI Transformation
— Where Creative Brands Thrive

Plus:
— Fireside chats with Built Technologies and Metropolis
— The return of the Ask Me Anything Stage
— The fan-favorite Pitch Competition, presented by Amazon
— 12+ Partner popups and interactive workshops around Germantown
— An all-new tech and startup job fair
— An unforgettable closing celebration: Startup Homecoming

Still don't have your ticket? What are you waiting for?! Get yours now before it's too late at https://www.attend3686.com/tickets

Meet TreisD Corp, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based startup, backed by .TreisD Corp is transforming 3D imaging with patented...
08/28/2026

Meet TreisD Corp, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based startup, backed by .

TreisD Corp is transforming 3D imaging with patented technology that enables the capture, display, and printing of true 3D images without the need for glasses or headsets. Their innovation brings advanced 3D capabilities to industries including supply chain security, healthcare, consumer products, and manufacturing.

As demand grows for more secure, efficient, and immersive visual technologies, TreisD Corp is helping shape the future of 3D imaging with scalable solutions built right here in Tennessee.

Learn more at https://investtn.org/portfolio/

Stay in the loop on all things Tennessee innovation!We’ve rounded up the must-read news and ecosystem updates from acros...
08/26/2026

Stay in the loop on all things Tennessee innovation!

We’ve rounded up the must-read news and ecosystem updates from across the state.

Subscribe to The Pitch at https://launchtn.org/newsletter for bi-weekly updates you don’t want to miss.

Don't miss the next session of our SBIR/STTR 101 webinar series, ​designed for small businesses interested in pursuing e...
08/26/2026

Don't miss the next session of our SBIR/STTR 101 webinar series, ​designed for small businesses interested in pursuing early-stage technology funding, Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 1:00 p.m. C.T.

This session will provide a complete overview of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) federal programs and help you determine if your company is eligible to apply.

You will learn how to build a strong operational foundation before beginning or continuing the application process, whether you are exploring non-dilutive funding for the first time or evaluating your readiness.

RSVP now by going to https://luma.com/sbir-webinar-september

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