Building the infrastructure for world-class venture growth where most people say it cannot be done.
Our Programs
What We Do
We integrate the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem to seed, cultivate, and grow scalable startups across the Appalachian Highlands.
Beta Tech Accelerator
An early-stage startup accelerator that recruits, evaluates, and nurtures high-potential founders through a structured phase-gate program designed for the Appalachian Highlands.
Apply NowIP Commercialization
Translating regional research and intellectual property into investable companies -- bridging the gap between university labs and scalable ventures.
Learn MoreCatalyst Capital
A regional angel fund providing early-stage capital to technology-based startups demonstrating strong innovation, scalability, and sustainable economic impact.
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Research and Biomanufacturing
Johnson City
Rural Population Health and Human Sciences
Kingsport
Advanced Manufacturing
Bristol / SWVA
Entertainment and Recreation
Greeneville
Logistics and Agriculture
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ETSU Research Corporation
Center for Innovation at Valleybrook
LaunchTN
Ballad Health
Bank of Tennessee
Niswonger Foundation
BioBuilder
Tennessee Hills
US Department of Defense
BioMade
Baker Donelson
Trauma Informed Workplace
Crown Labs
Northeast State Community College
Ginkgo Bioworks
ETSU Research Corporation
Center for Innovation at Valleybrook
LaunchTN
Ballad Health
Bank of Tennessee
Niswonger Foundation
BioBuilder
Tennessee Hills
US Department of Defense
BioMade
Baker Donelson
Trauma Informed Workplace
Crown Labs
Northeast State Community College
Ginkgo Bioworks
