Active Projects

MEMx is already underway on several projects that contribute to building an open system of innovation across the region. These efforts are examples of policy development, bringing new resources, the realignment of partners, capital formation, strategy and consulting, advocacy, introducing technology, data mining, and much more.

HR&A Advisors were engaged to perform a Landscape Analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform the building of an Economic Development Fund. Priority areas include but are not limited to Entrepreneurship & Business Growth, Infrastructure & Physical Investments, and Talent Development for the Creative Economy.

Sky High Initiative

As part of the More 4 Memphis plan to support South Memphis, Sky High was created to bring more entrepreneurial support to the community through "train the trainer" programs, workshops, coaching, tollkits, and events.

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Urban Institute Innovation & Entrepreneurship Fact Sheet

MEMx has been working with The Urban Institute as they produce an Entrepreneurship & Small Business Data & Policy Report to better inform the Memphis region how better to intervene for underserved firms.

UofM & Ford Blue Oval City Rural Transit System Planning

MEMx introduced and facilitated efforts by Ford and the University of Memphis as it pertains to building an equitable and innovative transit delivery system to the region.

Freight & Logistics Efficiency with Electrified & Automated Trucking

MEMx and Start Co. serve on the Industry Advisory Board for the University of Memphis' Center for Freight & Logistics Efficiency with Electrified & Automated Trucking; a cooperative of industry partners investing in university research for greater industry advancements

Sterick Redevelopment

MEMx is supporting the Sterick Building redevelopment in a variety of ways from incentive structuring, entrepreneurship planning, and other pre-development work

Midsouth NSF ICorps Program

MEMx recruited the Midsouth National Science Foundation ICorps Program to the University of Memphis which is now offering early stage R&D and commercialization programming for faculty and student researchers and entrepreneurs in general who are building a new technology or solution. More information HERE.

Convergence Memphis

3D Printed Home Technology

Start Co. sourced and brokered this new technology for the Memphis community that United Housing & Convergence Memphis have now signed a contract with ICON for an affordable housing development thanks to an initial investment by Orion Financial.

America's Competitiveness

Exchange

MEMx and the City of Memphis were invited to submit an application to be the next US Host of the America's Competitiveness Exchange, an economic development road tour of ambassadors, economic agencies, and foreign ministries seeking to expand and build new partnerships.

Midsouth Latino Chamber of Commerce

MEMx has been lending support to the Chamber to bring entrepreneurial support to its member businesses. This has come in the form of workshops, self placed content, coaching, and networking events. Bringing more innovation programming and opportunities has been a heavy emphasis.