Rural Frontier Entrepreneurship
in Southern Middle Tennessee
The NOVA Entrepreneurship Center (EC) drives rural economic growth in Southern Middle Tennessee through LaunchTN’s pillars of Connection, Commercialization, and Capital. We connect people, accelerate ideas, and expand access to funding, empowering entrepreneurs in all thirteen counties.
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Why You’ll Love Us
Empowering the Next Generation of Builders, Companies, and Students in Southern Middle Tennessee. The UT Southern Entrepreneur Center exists to ignite and support entrepreneurship across the 13-county region of Southern Middle Tennessee. Anchored in the values of innovation, resilience, and community, we focus on building scalable small businesses and family enterprises in the core sectors driving our region’s future: advanced manufacturing, agriculture and agtech, and the growing space & aerospace economy.
SMB & Retail
At NOVA EC, small-medium businesses (SMB) are the heart of our mission. Whether you’re launching a new venture or expanding an existing one, we provide hands-on support every step of the way.
Ag Business
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Southern Middle Tennessee’s economy, and NOVA EC helps local producers turn farm strength into business success. We support ag entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and access to funding; helping them innovate, grow, and create lasting impact in rural communities.
Supply Chains & Tech
The Nova Entrepreneurship Center will help businesses in Southern Middle Tennessee by providing resources and expertise to optimize supply chains, streamline manufacturing processes, and integrate emerging frontier technologies.
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