Our Vision

Technology 2020 will be recognized as the enabler and creator of success for knowledge-based enterprises in the Innovation Valley and the Tennessee Valley Corridor. The Technology 2020 processes for transitioning science and technology, through a climate of entrepreneurship, from the Universities and Laboratories to the private sector for job and equity creation will be sought after by clients and partners.

Critical Success Factors

ECONOMIC IMPACT

• Increased number of tech-based businesses
• Above average wages paid
• Private equity created
• Growth of tech-based jobs
• Quality of venture/debt capital made available to firms in target region
• Increased quantity of licensed tech transfer events from Universities, Colleges, and Laboratories in target region

ENTREPRENEURIAL ECO-SYSTEM

• Growth of support programs assuring the success of entrepreneurs and their companies
• Growth of educational programs enabling the entrepreneur of the future
• Growth of quality and quantity of programs provided for recognizing and celebrating entrepreneurism
• Recruiting entrepreneurs to the region