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IT Services and IT ConsultingTennessee, United States51-200 Employees
UMRF Ventures operates in IT services and IT consulting, focusing on building partnerships between the University of Memphis and the private sector to foster a technology-driven future for the Mid South. The organization aims to create professional development pipelines for Memphis’ major employers by combining workforce development, research opportunities, and advanced collaborations alongside the university’s research strengths. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, UMRF Ventures positions itself at the intersection of higher education and industry to support students and local companies through initiatives that connect talent with in-demand opportunities. The company is described as a workforce development organization that promotes flexible, high-paying student roles and has undertaken initiatives such as an IT Command Center to enable data analytics and proactive problem-solving in collaboration with corporate IT professionals. Recent leadership changes in 2025 reflect ongoing governance adjustments to support its strategic role in workforce development and IT collaboration.