Tennessee small businesses commercializing innovative technology can get up to $2,500 for airfare, lodging and registration to attend commercialization, entrepreneurship and industry events; apply 3+ weeks ahead.
Grants of up to $2,500 for travel expenses such as airfare, lodging and registration so Tennessee technology startups (and researchers at Tennessee institutions) can attend conferences and events that advance commercialization, customer discovery or partnerships. Amounts depend on event costs and program availability. Applications must be submitted at least three weeks before the event.
A Tennessee-based small business commercializing an innovative technology (or a faculty member, researcher or student at a Tennessee research institution)
Event must focus on technology commercialization, entrepreneurship or industry engagement
Application submitted no later than 3 weeks before the event date
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