Mississippi State University (MSU), in partnership with Innovate Mississippi, will launch a new SBIR/STTR Grant Assistance Program designed to help Mississippi-based STEM researchers and startups secure federal funding for innovation. The program will provide expert resources and support to strengthen Mississippi's innovation ecosystem and drive economic growth. This initiative, managed…
Jackson, Miss. (July 15, 2025)—Innovate Mississippi is proud to announce the addition of four distinguished leaders to its board of directors. Joining the board are Jamie Miller, Rebekah Staples, Ryan Miller, and Dr. Tim Lampkin. Each brings a unique blend of experience in economic development, public policy, regional know-how and…
The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation in partnership with the University of Mississippi and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network, announced the return of Innovate Mississippi’s CoBuilders Program to Oxford in Summer 2025. CoBuilders, a Partnership-Driven Accelerator, first launched by Innovate Mississippi in 2022, is a 12-week intensive and…
CANTON, MS – Innovative manufacturing minds took center stage on Friday, March 7, at the SmartTech MS Advanced Manufacturing Prize Competition, where groundbreaking solutions designed to revolutionize the industry were honored. The competition awarded $35,000 in prizes to cutting-edge technologies that enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and redefine the future of…