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Flexible space, powerful partnerships, and a thriving innovation ecosystem advancing Memphis and beyond.
UMRF Research Park
A Hub of Innovation and Impact
The UMRF Research Park, located at 460 S. Highland just a short walk from the University of Memphis campus, blends state-of-the-art technology infrastructure with flexible office and co-working space to accommodate startups, established companies, and nonprofit organizations. The Research Park’s mission is to accelerate innovation and promote high-impact partnerships that benefit both the University and the broader Memphis community. This collaborative environment ensures that the university district remains a powerful engine for addressing some of society's biggest problems across healthcare, AI, agriculture, IT, and other fields.
Rooted in a 60-year tradition of bringing community and knowledge together at the site of Memphis' historic first public library branch, the Park was founded by the University of Memphis’ FedEx Institute of Technology to establish a center of creative empowerment and emerging innovation. Today, it serves as a 10,000 square foot global flex campus that provides research-oriented resources to enable vital public-private partnerships.
Park Benefits
Everything you need to connect, collaborate, and grow.
University Access
Gain access to University of Memphis expertise, research capabilities, facilities, and collaborative opportunities that help accelerate innovation and growth.
Strategic Partnerships
Connect with a pipeline of skilled students and emerging professionals through internships, research projects, workforce development, and recruiting opportunities.
Innovation Ecosystem
Join a diverse network of startups, researchers, nonprofits, and industry leaders working together to solve challenges and create meaningful impact.
Collaboration
Connecting Ideas, Talent, and Opportunity
The Research Park offers tenants access to university resources, student talent, and a dynamic atmosphere designed to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. Since its launch in 2019, the Research Park has become home to a diverse set of innovative organizations.
Today, this includes SweetBio, CodeCrew, Ookla, and PopCheck, as well as new tenants Corami Biotech and the Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Together, these organizations demonstrate the UMRF Research Park’s commitment to inclusive innovation, community engagement, and cutting-edge research. As the Park continues to grow, it remains a vital platform for advancing Memphis as a center of technology, entrepreneurship, and opportunity.
