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About Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) at University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is a proud member of the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC)—a statewide initiative led by Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) to support innovation, research commercialization, and entrepreneurship across Tennessee’s universities and research institutions.
As a TTAC member, faculty, researchers, staff, and students at the University of Memphis have access to resources that help evaluate and advance the commercial potential of ideas, technologies, and research discoveries. TTAC supports our institution in screening and validating technologies, exploring intellectual property (IP) opportunities, and connecting innovators to commercialization pathways.
If you have an invention, early-stage research, or even just an idea you’re exploring and want help understanding its commercial potential, we encourage you to connect with your Commercialization Counselor and submit a TTAC Idea Submission Form .
TTAC Resources Available to You
- TTAC Innovation Fellowship: A 6-week training program offered each Fall and Spring to help researchers evaluate commercial potential and explore entrepreneurial pathways.
- TTAC Travel Grant: Supports travel to industry conferences and events that help advance the commercialization of your technology.
- TTAC Proof of Concept Funding: Awards between $1,500–$15,000 to help validate early-stage ideas and build a proof of concept.
- TTAC Maturation Grant: Awards of $50,000–$100,000 to help de-risk technologies through milestone-driven collaborations with industry partners.
- TTAC Partnership Program: Funding for strategic events and initiatives that connect the university to external industry and innovation partners, fostering a culture of commercialization on campus.
Need help connecting with your Commercialization Counselor or learning more about the program?
Reach out to the Office of Technology Transfer at ott@memphis.edu or Ido Sarig at isarig@memphis.edu.