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Arkansas State University and Epicenter Memphis are launching EpicenterU, a new program helping students develop business ideas through mentorship, funding, and entrepreneurship training starting fall 2026.

Epicenter Memphis received an $812K grant to launch EpicenterU: Students to Startups, a program helping university students turn ideas into startups through entrepreneurship training, mentorship, funding, and experience across the Delta region.

Epicenter Memphis brings together entrepreneurs, performers, and incredible local flavor for a night of culture, innovation, and community.

CO.LAB and Epicenter Memphis launched a partnership to strengthen Tennessee’s startup ecosystem by connecting founders, programs, and investors across regions, creating new growth opportunities and expanding support for startups statewide.

Epicenter Memphis launched the Medical Device Operations Challenge to connect orthopedic companies and startups, helping develop innovative solutions for instrument tracking, surgical logistics, and operational efficiency in healthcare.

ZeroTo510 is a Memphis-based medical device accelerator focused on supporting diverse founders, including women and entrepreneurs of color, while growing healthcare innovation and startup investment in the region.

Epicenter selected five med-tech startups for the 2025 ZeroTo510 Accelerator, a 13-week program supporting early-stage healthcare innovators with business development, commercialization support, and a $25,000 investment.

Epicenter Memphis is helping grow Memphis entrepreneurship through startup accelerators, founder funding, and innovation programs supporting industries like logistics, healthcare, and fintech across the Delta region.

Epicenter Memphis announced the 2025 ZeroTo510 accelerator cohort, supporting five medtech startups with mentorship, training, and resources to advance healthcare innovation and grow Memphis’ medical device industry.

Epicenter Memphis selected five innovative startups for its ZeroTo510 Accelerator, helping early-stage medtech founders move their healthcare technologies toward commercialization.

A long-standing Memphis accelerator program is gearing up for its next cohort, with a significant investment opportunity for participants.

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Epicenter, Memphis’ leading destination for entrepreneurs, startups and corporate innovators, has announced an expansion of their ZeroTo510 medical device programming with the launch of the first Medical Device Operations Challenge (MDOC) in partnership with Alchemist Accelerator.

Epicenter Memphis supports entrepreneurs by helping startups launch and grow through mentorship, resources, and programs. The organization has helped over 2,000 tech startups, strengthening innovation and economic growth across Memphis.

Memphis has emerged as a fertile ground for budding entrepreneurs, driven by a supportive ecosystem that nurtures innovation and growth.

Investing in startups in Memphis offers a unique blend of opportunities, thanks to the city's burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit and innovative landscape.

Epicenter Memphis Director of Programs Nate Smith helps grow Memphis entrepreneurship through startup programs, partnerships, and initiatives like the Logistics Opportunity Challenge focused on innovation and logistics technology.

Epicenter Memphis launched Innovate Xcelerate, a program helping diverse Memphis entrepreneurs grow through funding, hackathons, and startup support.

The two-year program comes with legal and accounting support, marketing guidance and access to corporate buyers.

Epicenter Memphis’s ZeroTo510 accelerator supports medtech startups with funding, mentorship, and industry connections, helping founders grow innovative healthcare companies in Memphis.

Epicenter Memphis leaders Nate Smith and Vijay Harrell discussed how the organization is tackling logistics and operational challenges in Memphis while supporting innovation and business growth.

Epicenter Memphis appointed Anthony Young as President and CEO, continuing the organization’s mission to support entrepreneurs, startups, and innovation in Memphis.

Anthony Young is named the new CEO and president of Epicenter