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Spinout Company Directory

The University of Memphis proudly supports the translation of academic innovation into real-world impact through university-affiliated startups. These spinout companies are founded on licensed intellectual property, proprietary technologies, and research developed by UofM faculty, researchers, and students. From healthcare and cybersecurity to logistics, AI, and advanced manufacturing, these ventures reflect the strength and diversity of our research enterprise.

Below is a curated list of spinouts that have emerged from the University of Memphis ecosystem—companies that are actively operating, scaling, or have successfully exited. Each exemplifies the potential of university research to drive economic development, create high-quality jobs, and solve pressing societal challenges. We continually update this list to highlight the entrepreneurial achievements of our academic community and partners.

Interested in partnering, investing, or learning more about our startup ecosystem? Contact our office at ott@memphis.edu.

 


 

Izalco Tech
Energy / Smart City · Founded 2025 
Provides automated earthquake monitoring, safeguarding lives and assets by delivering real-time alerts that enable proactive responses to seismic events.
Naturefound Bio
Medtech / BioTech · Founded 2024 
Developed ChitoSeal, an innovative and resorbable Guided Bone Regeneration membrane made from naturally occurring polymers.
Hurt-2-Healing
Healthcare · Founded 2024 
Provides patients and their caregivers with tools to cope following a traumatic injury.
CuesHub
Biometrics · Founded 2022 
Developed an application that uses biometric data from wearable devices to monitor your mental readiness and recommend actions that improve it.
Nutt Bio
AgTech / BioTech · Founded 2020 
Has developed a single injection sterilant the prevents Boar Taint and achieves the same outcomes as surgical castration of male pigs, improving the lives of animals.
UMRF Ventures, Inc.
Managed Services · Founded 2017 
A managed service and contact center provider employing University students.
Foundation Instruments
Industrial Automation · Founded 2009 
Provides  tools to help monitor water quality parameters and disinfection byproducts.
ChromatoCare
Healthcare / MedTech · Founded 2025 
Provides real-time, colorimetric detection of bladder infections allowing for early interventions and reducing the need for broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Pharma Health Stream Solutions
MedTech · Founded 2024 
PharmaHealthstream Solutions
Developing an advanced digital platform to streamline prescription processing and daily pharmacy operations in rural settings.
Popcheck Technologies
MedTech / Healthcare · Founded 2021 
Detects abnormal biomarker patterns that predict venous clot formation and prevents clots from occurring using muscle stimulation.
Nuvelus
MedTech / Healthcare · Founded 2020 
Developing technology to combat the dermatological effects of inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune disorders.
MakeScope
Medical Devices · Founded 2020 
Developed a portable super-resolution microscope for medical diagnostics.
SweetBio
Medical Devices / BioTech · Founded 2016 
A medical device company bioengineering honey into wound care products.

 

 

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