Kylie Larson 2/12/25 Kylie Larson 2/12/25

The Phoenix Pitch Ignites Innovation at UTC’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Chattanooga, TN – The Patton Foundation is excited to introduce The Phoenix Pitch, a premier entrepreneurial competition designed to equip young innovators with the tools, funding, and mentorship needed to launch their ventures. The competition will take place on April 17, 2025, at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC).

Kylie Larson 1/9/25 Kylie Larson 1/9/25

The Patton Foundation Kicks Off 2025 with Entrepreneurship Challenge at Vanderbilt University

The Patton Foundation is thrilled to start the New Year with the highly anticipated Patton Foundation Entrepreneurship Challenge (PFEC), hosted at Vanderbilt University. Aimed at fostering entrepreneurial literacy and innovation among Tennessee’s youth, this "Shark Tank"-style competition offers students the chance to compete for grants of up to $5,000.

Kylie Larson 11/12/24 Kylie Larson 11/12/24

Brentwood Academy Hosts The Patton Foundation’s “Shark Tank”-Style Competition

Kylie Larson 10/29/24 Kylie Larson 10/29/24

Patton Foundation Hosts Second Annual Entrepreneurial Grant Challenge at APSU

Kylie Larson 9/16/24 Kylie Larson 9/16/24

Patton Foundation Brings Prestigious Entrepreneurial Grant Competition to Brentwood Academy

Kylie Larson 9/9/24 Kylie Larson 9/9/24

Patton Foundation Returns to APSU with "Shark Tank"-Style Grant Competition for APSU Students

The Patton Foundation is excited to announce the return of the Patton Foundation Entrepreneurship Challenge (PFEC) at Austin Peay State University (APSU) this fall. This competition is a dynamic "Shark Tank"-style series for Tennessee students, offering grant prizes of up to $5,000.