Epicenter Launch 2026

About

An intensive 8-week accelerator program designed for innovative entrepreneurs to transform high-growth startup ideas into viable businesses through expert-led lectures, practical experience, and strategic planning. Participants will engage in interactive sessions, develop essential business models, and master pitch preparation while gaining valuable insights into intellectual property and equity investing.

Benefits

• 🎓Expert Lectures
  Access to expert-led lectures and distinguished guest speakers
• 🛠️ Practical Experience
  Interactive programming to gain practical experience
• 📊Lean Canvas Development
  Development of a Lean Canvas to articulate business model and value propositions
• 🎤Pitch Preparation
  Mastery of pitch preparation and storytelling
• 📅Strategic Planning
  Creation of a 90-day strategic plan for business momentum
• 💡Skills Development
  Skills in design thinking, effective communication, and customer discovery
• 📜Intellectual Property Knowledge
  Understanding of intellectual property and equity investing.

Eligibility Criteria

• Designed for innovative entrepreneurs with high-growth, high-impact startup ideas
• No specific nationality or regional restrictions mentioned
• No specific company registration requirements mentioned
• No specific development stage requirements mentioned
• No team size requirements mentioned

Participation Commitments

• Participation in eight weekly two-hour sessions
• Active engagement in lectures and programming
• Completion of assignments related to Lean Canvas and pitch preparation
• Development of a strategic plan by the end of the program.

Target Region

Memphis, Tennessee

Target Sector

All sectors