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We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our statewide network of partners for CoBuilders, the Community Development Foundation (CDF) in Tupelo, Mississippi. As the epicenter of business activity in Northeast Mississippi, Tupelo holds a pivotal role, and together with our seven other regional partners, they will help foster and expand the…

We're excited to share another recent article from the Mississippi Business Journal, highlighting incredible strides in artificial intelligence (AI) in Mississippi. The story showcases the work of the Mississippi AI Collaborative and its AI Agency, which uses AI and cloud technologies to boost innovation in local businesses and education. David…

This past month, Jeremy Pittari in the Magnolia Tribune highlighted a long-time Mississippi innovator, Lobaki, and their intriguing new partnership with Mississippi charter schools. Pitttari details how Lobaki is helping bring students immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences thanks to a $510,000 federal grant. We’ve had the privilege of working with Lobaki for…

CoBuilders, now in its third year of working with partners around the state to accelerate startup businesses in Mississippi, launched its 2024 accelerator with an eight-company cohort this August. Each founding team participates in our 12-week development process, working with mentors on their product, business plan, and deck, preparing to…

We at Innovate Mississippi are thrilled to share that WISPR Systems, a Mississippi-based drone manufacturer, has been featured in the Mississippi Business Journal in a story by reporter Christin Yates. The article documents WISPR's remarkable growth in the commercial UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) industry. Founded in 2016 by Conor Ferguson and Austin…

At Innovate Mississippi, we're proud to be at our state's forefront of AI innovation. Recently, a group of educators, business leaders, and tech enthusiasts gathered at the inaugural Southern Spark conference to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in Mississippi. WLBT was on hand to cover this exciting event.…

We are pleased to announce the finalists for the Oxford CoBuilders Pitch Competition, an integral part of our statewide accelerator initiative. These innovative founders will present their business ideas on June 12 at the Innovation Hub at Insight Park, located on the University of Mississippi campus. The finalists are: Dr.…

Too often in Mississippi and nationwide, women and minority founders are not just underrepresented—they are underestimated. Seeing successful female and minority entrepreneurs empowers others to pursue their ventures and creates a chain reaction of community success. The success of businesses led by women and people of color has a powerful impact…

Innovate Mississippi has formed a new angel investment group named Oxford Delta Angel Fund to invest in startups. The members of this group are from Oxford and the surrounding Delta region. The group plans to add more members to raise $1 million. The members will support early-stage Mississippi-based technology startups…

Innovate MS is ecstatic to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable team at Glo, the company behind the award-winning sensory water toys, Glo Pals, for securing a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for 2023! This annual ranking celebrates the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., spotlighting the dynamic world…