Start up in a healthy ecosystem.

As the second-largest medical device producing city in the country, Memphis home to world-class research facilities and an ecosystem of manufacturers.

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Build in a city made for innovation in biotech.

With the Patents2Products Program and the ZeroTo510 Medical Device Accelerator, entrepreneurs in this sector receive unparalleled support, especially in complex areas like regulatory compliance and product commercialization.

Build with the best.

Medical device regulations are complex. That’s why we tap expert mentors to help you with customer discovery, product development, reimbursement, commercialization, compliance, regulatory, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. You can even create prototypes and run tests with the best in the business, right in Memphis.

Microport
MCR-X
Wright
Waller

Postdocs can go deep.

Patents2Products is a two-year funded position for research entrepreneurs to take patented intellectual property and create a viable business. This postdoctoral fellowship in deep science entrepreneurship provides fellows with salary and state benefits for two years, funds for initial startup costs, as well as licensing rights to intellectual property.

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Home to innovation in medicine.

A multitude of leading medical research organizations call Memphis home, giving you unprecedented access to those on the cutting edge.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Le Bonheur
UMRF
UTHSC
Regional One Health

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In Memphis.

Fueled by an unshakable passion to make things happen, Memphis is in the midst of a massive entrepreneurial surge. Want to start up in a city that’s got your back? Build it here.

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