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SUMMARY:America’s Seed Fund Road Tour\, Jackson
DESCRIPTION:America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive\, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs\, known as “America’s Seed Fund”. \nAmerica’s Seed Fund Road Tour plays an important role in encouraging participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by members of underrepresented groups while supporting the mission of the SBIR/STTR programs to support scientific excellence and technological innovation to build a strong national economy. \nFederal Agency representatives have been invited to attend a series of events in Arkansas\, Mississippi\, Louisiana\, and Texas that bring together local and national innovation ecosystems to help attendees navigate over $4 billion in early-stage funding opportunities through America’s Seed Fund. \nSign up now and secure your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-seed-fund-2024-road-tour-jackson-ms-tickets-791325645307?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nAgenda: \n7:00 – 8:00am – Registration and Networking \n8:00 – 8:15am – Host Welcome and Introduction VIP’s: Janita Stewart\, SBA Mississippi Director and Jackson State University Representative in Ballroom B \n8:15 – 8:47am – America’s Seed Fund – SBIR/STTR Overview\n(Erick Page-Littleford\, Acting Director SBIR/STTR Program Office and Nancy Kamei\, SBA Program Development Specialist)  \n \n8:45am – One-on-one’s kick off in Ballroom A \n8:48 – 9:44am – Four-minute Reverse Pitches from Agencies  \n9:48 – 10:30am – Panel Session 1: Matching Your Project to an Agency\n(Nancy Kamei)\nHave you wondered how to get focused on a few SBIR agencies? We understand how America’s Seed Fund can seem a bit overwhelming at first\, which is why the session is of value! Catch a general overview of the SBIR/STTR programs as experts answer questions about how to get started\, what types of companies they are looking for\, agency prerequisites\, the nuances between granting and contracting agencies\, and more!\n \n10:30 – 11:10pm – Panel Session 2: Inside the Head of an Evaluator (Erick Page-Littleford)\nCurious about what evaluators are looking for when reviewing submissions? Don’t miss this last session with Agency Program Managers as they share common and avoidable mistakes made by applicants. Enjoy candid insight for preparing more competitive proposals. The panel will also touch on items required by the SBIR Policy Directive to be reviewed at any SBIR program.\n \n11:10 – 11:50am – Panel Session 3: Finding Support and Help (Nancy or Erick)\nJoin us for this important session to gain insights on the resources available to you from the SBA at sbir.gov\, organizations within your state or region that can guide you along your journey\, and additional resources connected to our nation’s innovation ecosystem. Leave with concrete next steps on how to get started. \n12:00 – 12:15pm – Get lunches & move to “Cookies & Connections” in Ballroom B \n12:15pm – Federal Agency representatives board the bus \n12:15pm – Cookies & Connections with Universities\nWant to work with a Mississippi Research University to increase your chances of a successful project and a successful SBIR/STTR Application? Come meet with various university research groups from Mississippi’s research universities in a rapid-fire networking event.\n \n12:45pm – Mississippi-Specific Resources and the MS-FAST Program (Joe Graben)\nThe MS-FAST Program\, led by Innovate Mississippi in conjunction with the USM Office of Innovation Management\, aims to elevate the volume of SBIR and STTR proposals from small businesses in Mississippi\, ultimately increasing SBIR/STTR awards. Through direct counseling with companies\, solicitation matching and Phase 0 awards\, MS-FAST helps Mississippi companies create winning SBIR/STTR proposals. \n1:15pm – Show Me the Money! – The funding to fit your business (Tony Jeff)\nWhile SBIR/STTR funding is a great source of non-dilutive funding\, many other financial tools are available to get your business on the fast track. Innovate Mississippi has a wide variety of tools and connections to others with even more tools that will be explored and discussed. \n1:45pm – Encountering Innovation and the Department of Defense with the RISE Center Edge\n(Barbara Bonner-Stephens and Chip Templeton)\nMississippi SBDC participates in Encountering Innovation\, a program offering opportunities for innovators\, government tech scouts\, and manufacturing & technology companies (from Federal Agency Prime Contractors to Small Businesses) to collaborate with each other for Commercialization and Contracting purposes via Private Tech Transfer Pitches and Matchmaking Sessions. MSBDC supports Mississippi technology innovators wishing to work with or advance technologies within the DoD. \n2:15pm – Wrap-up & Adjourn \nLearn more about Mississippi Resources for Securing SBIR/STTR Funding here: https://www.innovate.ms/mississippi-sbir-sttr-resources/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/americas-seed-fund-road-tour/
LOCATION:Jackson State University Student Center\, 1328 John R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum
DESCRIPTION:“The Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum provides a vital venue for entrepreneurs\, economic developers\, innovators and future business owners\,” UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce said. “It is especially impressive how this event brings together colleges and universities to promote entrepreneurship\, inform best practices and discuss community and economic development in Mississippi. This collaborative approach is essential to priming the conditions and fostering the talent for the emergence of breakthrough ideas that will lead Mississippi forward.” \nRegister Here \n\nFor more information\, contact Dr. JR Love at jrlove@olemiss.edu
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-entrepreneurship-forum-2/
LOCATION:Tougaloo College\, Bennie G. Thompson Academic Center\, 500 West County Line Road\, Tougaloo\, MS\, 39174\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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SUMMARY:CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:CONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships. \nCONNECT is held the first Thursday of every month from 4:30 -6:30 pm. This month we will be meeting at the Fertile Ground\, 800 Manship St.\, Jackson\, MS. \nJoin us at Fertile Ground and enjoy a cash bar and plenty of food options available for purchase while you connect. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/connect-networking-for-entrepreneurs-15/
LOCATION:Fertile Ground Beer Co.\, 800 Manship St Suite 101\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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SUMMARY:Women in Economic and Community Development: Spring Seminar 2024
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing women in economic development’s resources and peer network through professional development\, while raising awareness of the profession to emerging females in the workforce. With this group\, we strive to provide the means to give women a place to grow and give support to others; to make a positive impact not just in their professional lives but within their personal life as well. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/women-in-economic-and-community-development-spring-seminar-2024/
LOCATION:Rickhouse by The Manship\, 717 Poplar Blvd\, Jackson\, 39202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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SUMMARY:MEC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MEC will host our 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday\, April 18 from 8:30-1:30 p.m. at the Jackson Convention Complex. \nEach year\, MEC’s Annual Meeting brings MEC members together to focus on the best path for moving our state forward and celebrate our state’s economic successes. \nThis year marks the beginning of the 75th Anniversary of the Mississippi Economic Council and will bring exciting panels and an engaging keynote address to attendees. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mec-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Jackson Convention Complex\, 105 E. Pascagoula Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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