Cumberland Emerging Technologies (CET) provides access to a long-term pipeline of innovative, biopharmaceutical product candidates. CET was established as a joint initiative between Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc., Vanderbilt University, Launch Tennessee – a state-supported network created to empower Tennessee’s entrepreneurial ecosystem – and international partner WinHealth Pharmaceuticals to identify innovative product candidates and advance them from the laboratory to the marketplace.

CET partners with several major academic research institutions, led by joint activities with Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt Medical Center. Together we work to identify early-stage biomedical research opportunities and develop the resulting new biopharmaceutical product candidates to improve patient care. CET identifies promising therapeutics, diagnostics and other technologies with high commercial potential and provides support to expedite development and improve the probability of success. CET’s role includes technology evaluation, product development, grant program management and commercialization support.

In addition to these development partnerships, CET manages the Life Sciences Center (LST) to support its activities and to serve as an incubator for Middle Tennessee’s emerging biomedical industry. 

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Nashville, just 1.5 miles from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the LSC features flexible wet lab, dry lab and office space with opportunities for custom build outs. Additionally, it offers shared lab space and essential laboratory equipment to help tenants limit overhead costs and maximize resources.

The LSC was founded in response to a shortage of wet lab space in Middle Tennessee, which has historically inhibited the startup and progress of new biomedical companies and commercialization of new life science technologies. The Center started with a small footprint and, following initial success, expanded to just under 7,000 square feet. It now comprises over 14,000 square feet.

With a vibrant group of current tenants and a growing number of successful graduates, the Life Sciences Center is a main driver behind building a strong commercial life sciences ecosystem in Middle Tennessee.

Learn more about Cumberland Emerging Technologies at
www.cet-fund.com.