A Collaboration of Top Deep Tech
Innovators & Entrepreneurs
The Southeast Venture Showcase is an exclusive event connecting research universities and federal laboratories across the Southeast with the nation’s venture community.
SVS 2027 will return on Thursday, April 15, 2027, at the National Museum of African American Music in downtown Nashville. This year, the showcase is one full day of intentional programming designed to maximize company exposure, networking opportunities, and investor-founder connections.
2026 Impact
44 academic startups seeking $200M+ in funding
Investors
100+ from across the U.S.
$100B+ AUM & $10B+ capital available
Institutions
25 leading Southeastern universities + Oak Ridge National Lab
Two Tracks
Healthcare/Biotech
Physical Sciences/Engineering
Sponsors
Event Highlights
- A showcase of leading academic-affiliated ventures from the Southeast
- Investor Panels - both regional and national
- Keynotes - featuring billions of dollars in university startups exits
- Exclusive VIP Investor and Founder networking at invite-only excursions
SVS 2026 was a success, thanks to all who attended. Over two days in Nashville, SVS brought together regional and national founders and investors, showcasing promising academic technologies and fostering connections that advance deep tech commercialization across industries.
Participating Teams
Showcasing deep tech and startups from:
11+
of the top 50 research universities
(22 of the top 100)*
(22 of the top 100)*
150+
startups launched yearly
18+
billion dollars in annual research
and development expenditures
and development expenditures
* Ranked by the National Science Foundation.
Highly Curated Multi-Day Showcase
Questions?
Contact the SVS Planning Team
