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University of Memphis

Memphis, TN·University

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The University of Memphis supports student founders through the Crews Center for Entrepreneurship, operating since 2013. Captured programs are the center, ImagineU, Launchpad, Tiger Tank, and the Catalyst Seed Fund.

Include. Memphis has a long-running student center, two venture-building programs, a scheduled pitch competition, and a no-equity seed grant.

How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.

At a glance

Indexed programs

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Top direct funding

Direct funding available

Equity

No equity on indexed programs

Program mix

Founder Grant · Entrepreneurship Center · Accelerator

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5 programs indexed

Pitch Competition

Tiger Tank Pitch Competition

Pitch Competition

Official site

Also: Tiger Tank

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funding range

Direct fundingEquity unknownannualActive

Last activity: 2026-10-08
Participants: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Verification: Partially Verified

Accelerator

ImagineU Summer Accelerator

Accelerator

Official site

Also: ImagineU

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funding range

Equity unknownannualActive

Last activity: 2026-10-08
Participants: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Verification: Partially Verified

Launchpad Venture Development Program

Accelerator

Official site

Also: Crews Launchpad

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funding range

Equity unknownActive

Last activity: 2026-10-08
Participants: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Verification: Partially Verified

Entrepreneurship Center

Crews Center for Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Center

Official site

Also: Crews Center

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funding range

Indirect supportEquity unknownongoingActive

Last activity: 2026-10-08
Participants: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Verification: Partially Verified

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Funding and Equity

The Catalyst Seed Fund provides grant funding and states that entrepreneurs do not give up equity. Amounts are described only as limited. Tiger Tank awards cash prizes, but the center page does not list amounts. ImagineU and Launchpad pages describe training rather than a published stipend.

Recent Activity

A 2026-2027 Tiger Tank guidebook says the final pitch is November 6, 2026 and that the competition is open to active undergraduate and graduate students. The center page was live when captured on 2026-10-08. ImagineU's page describes a Summer 2026 path for students graduating in December 2026 or later.