Launch Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and public-private partnership working to make Tennessee synonymous with high-growth startups.

As the state’s hub for startups and innovation, we connect founders to what they need most: capital, commercialization, and connections. From direct investment in early-stage companies to building a strong, statewide network of entrepreneur centers, we help startups launch, grow, and scale right here in Tennessee.

We bring together founders, investors, researchers, corporations, and government to turn ideas into companies and companies into economic impact.

We also host 3686, our flagship annual conference in Nashville, where the startup community comes together to build relationships, share ideas, and accelerate growth.