Faculty
We support faculty and research centers in advancing research, securing funding, and
translating discoveries into real-world solutions. Through strategic partnerships
and tailored resources, we help faculty connect with communities, enhance grant applications,
and bring innovations to market — all with the goal of fostering economic development
and societal benefit.
Faculty Grant Program
Our Rural Reimagined Faculty Grant program provides seed funding for faculty conducting research focused on rural communities. This initiative supports innovative projects that address the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural Tennessee and beyond.
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Data & Insight Tools
Our team provides faculty and research centers with specialized economic data sources and analytic tools to strengthen grant proposals. We assist with community immersion and engagement to ensure your research is grounded in real-world needs. Whether you’re in engineering, humanities, or other disciplines, we help you create meaningful connections that enrich your research and its applications.
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Research Center Collaboration & Grant Support
We partner with research centers and their faculty to elevate grant applications and operational execution by integrating community insights and building strategic collaborations. Our support includes facilitating community engagement, identifying key partners, and co-developing proposals that address economic challenges.
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Commercialization Assistance
Faculty inventors receive dedicated support to protect intellectual property, navigate the commercialization process, and access resources such as proof-of-concept grants. We help you move your innovations from the lab to the marketplace, maximizing their impact and fostering entrepreneurship within the university.
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TTAC Proof of Concept Grant Program
The TTAC Proof of Concept Grant program provides funding to help faculty advance their inventions toward commercialization. This support accelerates the development and market readiness of innovative technologies emerging from Tennessee Tech.