Daily Memphian: U of M repurposes former library into first phase of research park

"Located in the city’s former library branch on Highland Street, the first phase of the University of Memphis’ research park blends the historic with the innovative.

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The retrofitted library is the first phase of CommuniTech Research Park, a three-phase effort, in conjunction with the university's Division of Research and Innovation, to drive economic development to the University District.



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Everybody is committed to the same idea – hire U of M students, work with faculty researchers to build innovations coming out of the university, and make Memphis a national center of technology innovation.

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CommuniTech Citizens

BookLocal, a direct booking and communication service company for hotel operators and guests
DayaMed, a population health company focused on medication adherence and disease management
Green Mountain Technology, a parcel spend management company
Minute School, a scaled learning platform out of Canada
OPS-FUEL, a wellness and nutrition technology startup
SweetBio, a Memphis-based medical device startup specializing in tissue regeneration
XYO Network, a blockchain company developing secure spatial analytics and mapping

CommuniTech Collaborators

Blockchain901, a nonprofit focused on promoting Memphis as a blockchain and emerging technology hub
CodeCrew, programs that teach diverse student populations computer programming and software development to help fuel the tech workforce pipeline
dexFreight, a decentralized logistics platform built on blockchain and machine learning for shippers and carriers
Epicenter, a nonprofit that helps scale programs and investment for Greater Memphis entrepreneurs
IBM, a New York-based international information technology company
IMC Cos., a family of brands providing container drayage, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing, among other transportation services
Memphis Women in Technology, a nonprofit dedicated to empower, attract and promote women of tech
Remedichain, a blockchain solution to address the financial and environmental problems of prescription waste
Tech901, nonprofit that seeks to address IT workforce shortages by providing affordable training in computer science and technology
Web3devs, a Memphis-based blockchain development company

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Maybe this should be its own thread, but this was in the news today, further advancing potential tech innovation at the U of M. It kind of builds on both the library-turned-incubator as well as Indigo Ag's recent announcement.

U of M's new research program could draw tech companies, jobs to area

The University of Memphis is launching new research into agriculture and food science that could help draw tech companies and jobs to the city.

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This interdisciplinary program is set to be a vital component in leveraging expertise in core biological, chemical, and environmental science research with additional applied knowledge in big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and engineering.

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This research program will be housed at the FedEx Institute of Technology and co-led by Dr. Duane McKenna, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, and Dr. Pratik Banerjee, associate professor in the School of Public Health.

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