Experience Innovation in Action at the Singing River Trail Launch Tank
We love to nourish entrepreneurship, and we’re especially thrilled when it’s in our own backyard. Today’s special feature comes from John Joseph and Toni Eberhart, Co-Chairs of the Singing River Trail Launch Tank 2025 and the Launch TN Valley Entrepreneurship Pillar. We hope you will join us in Scottsboro on April 23 for Launch Tank 2025!
Looking for a front-row seat to North Alabama’s next big ideas? Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and make your way to the Scottsboro Civic Center for the Singing River Trail Launch Tank Pitch Competition—a high-energy event where innovation takes center stage and community-driven entrepreneurship shines.
What Is SRT Launch Tank 2025?
Inspired by the fast-paced excitement of “Shark Tank,” the SRT Launch Tank is a live pitch competition that showcases some of North Alabama’s most promising entrepreneurs. Selected from a wide pool of applicants across the region, finalists will present their business ideas in front of a panel of expert judges—and a live audience—for the chance to win $20,000+ in funding and support.
But SRT Launch Tank is more than just a pitch competition. It’s a celebration of regional innovation and a rallying point for anyone interested in building stronger, more connected, more entrepreneurial communities.
Why You Should Attend
Whether you’re a local leader, business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, educator, or just someone who loves seeing new ideas come to life—this event is for you. Here’s what you can expect:
Connect with Visionaries
SRT Launch Tank brings together entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, educators, and community members from across North Alabama. It’s a rare opportunity to expand your network, meet stakeholders, and discover how entrepreneurship is evolving in our region.
Spark Ideas for Your Own Community
In addition to the pitches, attendees will hear insights on what it takes to build a supportive, thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away equipped with ideas you can bring back to your own community or organization.
See the Future, Live
Watch finalists pitch their ideas live, in real time at SRT Launch Tank 2025. You’ll get an up-close look at the challenges they’re tackling and the innovative solutions they’re developing. It’s one thing to read about startups online—it’s another to see them pitch their hearts out in front of a crowd.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM | Pitches begin at 10:00 AM
- Location: Scottsboro Civic Center, 876 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, AL
- Cost: Free and open to the public, but registration is required
- Register here: Eventbrite
A Proven Launchpad for Regional Innovation
Now in its fourth year, SRT Launch Tank has already made waves across the Tennessee Valley. Past winners have gone on to launch businesses that are making real impacts—from electric bike rentals enhancing mobility to tech platforms that support disease detection.
The competition is powered by Singing River Trail, a regional initiative focused on connecting North Alabama through greenways, culture, and innovation. SRT Launch Tank 2025 is a key part of that mission, supporting entrepreneurs as the backbone of strong, vibrant communities.
Come Be Part of the Energy
You don’t need to be pitching to be inspired. Come for the ideas, stay for the connections, and leave with a renewed sense of what’s possible right here in North Alabama. If you’re passionate about innovation, community development, or just want to support the next generation of local leaders—this is where you need to be.
We’ll see you in Scottsboro!
Toni Eberhart and John Joseph
Co-Chairs, Launch Entrepreneurship Pillar
