Mid-South Reach

The Mid-South REACH (Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub) program is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded program that extends across four states: Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. 

Funded by NIH 1U01GM152538

Come to our first Mid-South REACH information session

Thursday, May 2 at 3pm ET/2pm CT

Zoom Meeting registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qd-igpzwtGtZARHmYXcfrcKqb3sMtNPfd 

Can’t make it?  We’ll share a recording soon. 

Impact Accelerated

The primary goal of this grant program is to accelerate the real-world impact of biomedical and health related innovations through education, mentorship, and financial support for aspiring entrepreneurs. Click here to learn more.

Meet the Mid-South REACH Team


Meet the Mid-South REACH team across the region: dedicated mentors and experts committed to transforming health innovations into impactful solutions through guidance and support for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Mid-South Reach Lead Partners

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt University

  • Jackson State University

    Jackson State University

  • George Mason University

    George Mason University

  • University of Louisville

    University of Louisville