TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP
AI Summary
The Tennessee Technology Development Corp is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Tennessee, having distributed a total of $13 million across 41 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CREATION OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Cause Areas
2
Community improvement
Economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER
$8.1M
14%
THE NASHVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER
$3.4M
6%
COLAB
$2.8M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
69
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$178K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP?
No. TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP give?
TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Illinois, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP make each year?
In 2025, TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $13 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP fund recently?
In 2025, TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER, THE NASHVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER, and COLAB. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP?
TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.