Technology Transfer Conference & Venture Forum

This valuable one-day conference will focus on technology transfer and commercialization. The conference will feature technologies linked to advanced manufacturing, renewable green energy, electric vehicles, and the medical device industry.

 

This year’s conference will also showcase inventions and technology from Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of Tennessee, and other research institutions.  Attendees will be able to observe proto-types, inventions, and newly commercialized products.

 

The afternoon session of the conference will feature The Chattanooga Venture Forum.  Local technology companies will be presenting for investment capital.  Last year companies presenting at the Forum were ultimately successful in raising over $9 million in funding. The Forum is a great opportunity for companies to raise investment capital, and to educate future entrepreneurs on the path to funding and access to capital.

 

The conference will be held at The Chattanooga Convention Center on Thursday April 19, 2012 from 8:00am – 2:00pm with the Venture Forum from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.  This event is free to the public and lunch will be provided.  Participants must RSVP in advance as seating is limited.

 

The Enterprise Center is focused on technology-based economic development to create jobs and build wealth.  Created in 2002 by the City of Chattanooga, and with the support of Mayor Ron Littlefield, The Enterprise Center, Inc. promotes collaboration, accountability and communications for a variety of local technology-related growth initiatives in the Chattanooga area. Its mission is to support and capitalize on new research and technologies and work closely with local entities in the quest to develop a knowledge-based economy. Through partnerships, The Enterprise Center, Inc. connects local entrepreneurs, business and industry to national laboratories, research universities and federal research-oriented programs. 

Registration for the conference is now open and more information can be found on our website at www.theenterprisectr.org or call 423-425-3772.