Collaborations
Start Co. is leading or is part of many collaborative efforts that we feel speak to building an open innovation system not just in Memphis but for impact across the nation. The goal of these collaborations is to bring resources such as capital, technology, talent, programs, research, etc, to the partners and where appropriate select collaborations become formal work efforts.
Start Co. is serving on the industry advisory board for the University of Memphis' FLEET (Center for Freight & Logistics Efficiency with Electrified & Automated Trucking). This brings together regional industry partners for research advancements to fuel future corporate pursuits in logistics and mobility
Heartland Forward is a “think and do thank” representing the 22 states in the heartland of America, and they have been instrumental in data mining and producing policy reports for the advancement of equitable entrepreneurship both nationally and locally here in Memphis.
The Urban Institute has chosen Memphis and St. Louis as two model cities for exploring and developing needed policy informed by new metrics to advance black entrepreneurship.
ICON has been engaged to bring their 3D printers to Memphis as an affordable housing solution in collaboration with United Housing and Convergence Memphis. This technology will also bring an advanced manufacturing workforce training component for regional talent.
Partners including Ford Motor Company, The University of Memphis, the State of Tennessee, and various other mobility organizations are working to research and develop a regional transit system to serve the 7,000 employees of Blue Oval City.
Midsouth Latino Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Start Co. and MEMx to bring entrepreneurial building methods and training to its member base.