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= University Technology Transfer Function<br/> =

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<span id="docs-internal-guid-b6f5b89e-336c-d7ea-7c98-37c39144bedd"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Biz Foundry is a local business accelerator in Upper Cumberland Tennessee, partnered with Launch Tennessee. They are focused on building a startup community that nurtures local talent, innovation, and entrepreneurs in order to create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. The accelerator program pairs startups with mentors and investors in order to help with the business model.</span></span>

<span id="docs-internal-guid-b6f5b89e-336c-d7ea-7c98-37c39144bedd"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TN Tech also has a Small Business Development Center for students to go and improve on their innovative ideas. It works as a sort of pre-meeting area before you go and seek more help. They also provide internships to students that allows them to work with local businesses. The Small Business Development Center hosts business seminars covering a wide range of topics dealing with innovation and entrepreneurship.</span></span>

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= University-Industry Collaboration =