The TENN master accelerator cohort for 2016-17

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The TENN master accelerator cohort for 2016-17 | Avrio Analytics, Everly, Grow Bioplastics, MomSource Network, Rendever, RootsRated, SweetBio, Utilize Health, The Tenn, TTDC, Tennessee Technology Development Corporation, accelerators, Launch Tennessee, LaunchTN,

Launch Tennessee (Tennessee Technology Development Corp.) on Oct. 19 announced the 2016-17 cohort of The TENN, the master accelerator program for startups selected from among involved with state-funded regional entrepreneur centers and other accelerator programs. LaunchTN said half the companies have female founders. The startups:

  1. Avrio Analytics - Knoxville - CodeWorks + Village 36: Avrio is a SaaS company that offers predictive marketing services to mid-market companies currently excluded from the big data market due to high cost and high-risk investments.
  2. Everly - Nashville - Village 36: Everly creates natural drink mixes to help people stay energized and drink more water, and for every box purchased, we provide life-saving rehydration salts to children with waterborne disease.
  3. Grow Bioplastics - Knoxville - University Venture Challenge + CO.STARTERS + What's the Big Idea: We're improving food sustainability by offering farmers, greenhouse managers and nursery operators a range of renewable, biodegradable plastic products made from lignin, a paper industry byproduct, eliminating regular plastic disposal costs.
  4. MomSource Network - Knoxville - Knoxville Startup Day: MomSource Network connects educated, professional women to flexible full-time, permanent part-time, job-shared and telecommute opportunities. We also provide professional development and networking for members of our Network.
  5. Rendever - Cambridge, Massachusetts - GIGTANK: Rendever is an MIT startup that offers a research-based virtual reality platform to improve the aging process by providing cognitive stimulation and social engagement for the elderly.
  6. RootsRated - Chattanooga - Village 36: RootsRated provides software-driven content marketing solutions for outdoor brands and destination marketers.
  7. SweetBio - Memphis - ZeroTo510: Our vision is to revolutionize healing because the world deserves to smile. Starting in dental, SweetBio specifically designed a dental membrane uniquely utilizing Manuka honey to promote healing.
  8. Utilize Health - Nashville - Jumpstart Foundry + Village 36: Utilize Health is a care coordination solution comprised of digital tools and concierge services provided to health plans and hospital systems to reduce care costs and improve patient health. [###]

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