About Epicenter

Epicenter promotes and activates Memphis innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship — critical elements of successful economic development and regional prosperity.

Our mission is to deliver high-impact resources to entrepreneurs using innovation to solve challenges in Memphis and the Delta Region. We make sure founders of innovative businesses have what they need to develop, launch and grow their ventures right here in the Greater Memphis region.

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Epicenter stays focused on 5 core objectives:

Attract High-Impact Resources

We bring national and regional attention to Memphis by attracting the tools, talent, and investment entrepreneurs need to grow and thrive — right here in the Delta.

Build an Inclusive Innovation Pipeline

We’re cultivating a robust pipeline of local, homegrown entrepreneurs and technologists — ensuring that innovation in Memphis reflects our community.

Improve Capital and Customer Readiness

Our programs are built to move founders from idea to investment, and from pitch to purchase — equipping them with the skills and strategy needed to raise capital and secure real customers.

Activate Customer Acquisition

Where capital access is limited, customer demand is not. We bridge that gap by connecting startups to Memphis’ leading industries — like logistics and healthcare. We help entrepreneurs tap into these sectors by connecting them to real customers through our signature Opportunity Challenges.

Convene the Ecosystem

Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. We bring founders, funders, developers, and changemakers together through workshops, events, and programs that build community, spark ideas, and drive collaboration.

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