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Epicenter Memphis

Epicenter Memphis is a nonprofit innovation hub in Memphis, Tennessee, established in 2015. It connects founders, talent, and resources to foster an inclusive innovation economy in the Delta region.

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Overview

What Epicenter Memphis does

What Epicenter Memphis is

Epicenter Memphis is a nonprofit innovation hub in Memphis, Tennessee, established in 2015. It connects founders, talent, and resources to foster an inclusive innovation economy in the Delta region.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status: Active
Organization type: Community
Founded: Founded in 2015
Approximate age: About 11 years
Structured capabilities: Community · Event host
Last reviewed: April 2, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Epicenter Memphis as a community

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Community overview

Epicenter Memphis is an organization focused on promoting innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship in the Greater Memphis region and the Delta area. It aims to provide resources to entrepreneurs to help them develop, launch, and grow their businesses. The organization operates as an innovation hub, connecting talent, technology, and investment to foster economic development.

Community focus

Epicenter invests in and supports innovative businesses across various sectors, particularly in logistics and healthcare. Its programs are designed to assist entrepreneurs at different stages, from idea development to securing investment and customer acquisition. The organization emphasizes building an inclusive innovation pipeline and improving capital and customer readiness for startups.

Member value

Members gain access to a variety of programs designed to support their entrepreneurial journey, including accelerators, hackathons, and resources for capital readiness and customer acquisition.

Membership

Pricing models: free

Format and cadence

Modality: in-person
Schedule: rolling-admissions
Commitment: light

Availability

Membership state: Accepting
Next recorded event: April 17, 2026

Audience and fit

Audience: Founders · Investors · Operators
Benefits: mentorship, network-access, and certification
Program types: accelerator and community
Selection criteria: open
Stages: Pre-seed · Seed
Sectors: Logistics & Supply Chain Healthcare
Regions: United States

Community activity

Events and activity

Epicenter hosts several events, including the Innovate Xcelerate Hackathon scheduled for April 17, 2026, which focuses on bringing together innovators to turn ideas into action. Additionally, the DelTech Conference is an annual event scheduled for October 14–16, 2026.

Notable members

Notable members include Kojo McLennon, Aarti Bowman, Gloria Boyland, Kayla Rodriguez Graff, Dr. Lisa Wade, Alfred Washington, and Spence Wilson, Jr.

Capability profile

Epicenter Memphis as an event host

Official registration route

Event focus

Epicenter Memphis is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the Greater Memphis region and the Delta area. The organization provides resources to help entrepreneurs develop, launch, and grow their businesses, emphasizing an inclusive innovation pipeline and improving capital and customer readiness for startups.

Format narrative

Epicenter Memphis operates as an innovation hub, connecting talent, technology, and investment to promote economic development. It offers various programs and initiatives to support entrepreneurs at different stages of their business journey.

Participant value

Epicenter Memphis offers a range of programs designed to assist entrepreneurs from idea development to securing investment and customer acquisition, thereby enhancing their chances of success in the competitive business landscape.