As an industry partner of Launch Tennessee, TAEBC provides programs that enable startups to gain access to a broad network of industry professionals and support as they navigate challenges and develop a commercialization strategy to accelerate their growth.
TAEBC operates two industry partner programs with support from Launch Tennessee:
The Energy Network is designed to assist Tennessee advanced energy startups and entrepreneurs with strategic business, marketing, and financial guidance from experienced mentors. The Energy Network has a proven track record of success, modeled off of CONNECT San Diego’s 30+-year-old Springboard program. The purpose of the program is to develop quality startups. After completing the program, startups will have an investable pitch deck, a rock-solid business model and a plan to establish more traction. These tools will position Tennessee’s entrepreneurs to raise capital, and request other funds like SBIR.
The Spark Mobility Lab, a collaboration between the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council (TAEBC) and the Spark Innovation Center, is advancing Tennessee’s leadership in transportation innovation. This new initiative equips early-stage mobility founders with the technical and economic tools they need to scale by combining Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) training with direct industry engagement and investor readiness support. Led by Spark Entrepreneur-in-Residence Bill Malkes, the program offers a focused workshop series and live industry panel that connect startups to experts, mentors, and market opportunities.
Application will open November 2025.