Overview

UMRF Ventures connects the University of Memphis with local and regional businesses to create pathways for professional development, workforce training, research partnerships, and technology-driven collaboration. It acts as a collaboration platform and program that brings together university research, industry partnerships, and workforce initiatives to grow the region’s tech economy, including pipelines like internships, co-ops, sponsored research, and targeted workforce programs. Its difference comes from direct access to UofM’s research strengths and a focus on practical pipelines that connect students, researchers, and companies rather than offering generic services. The goal is to prepare Memphis for a technology-driven future by expanding professional development, accelerating research collaborations, and strengthening the region’s talent and innovation ecosystem.