Our Program

Innovate Xcelerate offers an intensive experience combining design thinking, hands-on hackathons, expert mentorship, and funding opportunities to accelerate the growth of new projects. Spanning across industries such as logistics, cybersecurity, climate tech, clean energy, and transportation, the program seeks to support innovators tackling complex local and global challenges.

Two Years of Growth and Opportunity

Founders selected from Epicenter’s Year 1 Pitch Competition will advance into Year 2 of the Innovate Xcelerate Program, where they will receive customized support to further develop and scale their ventures. Over the next 12 months, these finalists will gain access to mentorship, legal and accounting consultation, marketing expertise, technical assistance, and connections to corporate partners. They will also receive guidance in refining their prototypes, strengthening their business models, and preparing for investment opportunities. Year 2 represents the most intensive stage of the program—equipping founders with the resources, networks, and capital they need to bring their solutions to market and build sustainable businesses that can create meaningful impact in Memphis and beyond.

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Breaking barriers together

Cultivate innovative ideas at Epicenter Memphis through the Innovate Xcelerate Memphis Innovative Pipeline Program. The future is waiting for your ideas, and we’re here to help make it happen. Let's create something extraordinary together!

Choya Johnson, Entrepreneurial Program Specialist with Epicenter Memphis

At Epicenter Memphis, we believe innovation knows no boundaries. Through Innovate Xcelerate, we aim to cultivate a thriving ecosystem where diverse, underrepresented talent can bring their ideas to life and drive meaningful change.

Choya Johnson

Entrepreneurial Programs Specialist
Epicenter Memphis

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