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SUMMARY:Gulf Coast Business Council/The Meeting Place Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Gulf Coast Business Council/The Meeting Place Pitch Competition in Biloxi for an action-packed event where bold founders will hit the stage to pitch their big ideas\, compete for cash prizes\, and connect with Mississippi’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. \n\nWhether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur\, a seasoned business leader\, or an investor scouting your next great prospect\, you’ll find energy\, innovation\, and inspiration in every pitch. Come for the ideas\, stay for the connections\, and be part of the movement shaping Mississippi’s future. \n\n\nLocation: Hospitality Resort Management Center\, 420 Debuys Rd\, Biloxi\, MS\nTime: TBD \nInterested in applying to pitch? Sign up below! Deadline to apply: April 30th\nhttps://startupgulfcoast.com/ \nThis event is part of Mississippi’s statewide pitch network\, powered by Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network. Together\, they provide two pitch pathways—one for high-growth startups and another for traditional small businesses. If a founder’s venture shows strong high-growth potential\, they may even earn an invitation to join the CoBuilders Accelerator. \n\n\nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21034-0003 awarded to Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/gulf-coast-business-council-the-meeting-place-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Hospitality Resort Management Center\, 420 Debuys Rd\, Biloxi\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast,Pitch Competition
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SUMMARY:Oxford Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Pitch. Win. Accelerate. \nJoin us at the Oxford/Lafayette Economic Development Foundation Pitch Competition in Oxford for a high-energy event where you’ll pitch your business\, compete for cash prizes\, and connect with Mississippi’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nThis business pitch competition\, powered by Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network\, offers two distinct pitch pathways – one for high growth startups and another for traditional small businesses. \n\nTraditional & Main Street Businesses (MSBDCN Track)\nHigh-Growth Innovation & Technology (Innovate MS Track)\n\nParticipants can apply through this single shared application and both tracks offer cash prizes\, valuable exposure\, and 1-1 business coaching. Only a limited number of finalists will be selected from the applicant pool and invited to pitch\, however all applicants will be connected with small business development resources and invited to join the entrepreneurial community in cheering on our finalists on pitch day. \nLocation: Oxford Conference Center\, 102 Ed Perry Blvd\, Oxford\, MS 38655\nTime: TBD \nApply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K5V9NDQ \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21034-0003 awarded to Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/oxford-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Oxford Conference Center\, 102 Ed Perry Blvd\, Oxford\, MS\, 38655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oxford,Pitch Competition
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SUMMARY:The Community Development Foundation Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Community Development Foundation Pitch Competition for an action-packed event where bold founders will hit the stage to pitch their big ideas\, compete for cash prizes\, and connect with Mississippi’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. \nWhether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur\, a seasoned business leader\, or an investor scouting your next great prospect\, you’ll find energy\, innovation\, and inspiration in every pitch. Come for the ideas\, stay for the connections\, and be part of the movement shaping Mississippi’s future. \n\n\nLocation: The Renasant Center for Ideas (Tupelo\, MS)\nTime: TBD \n\n\nThis event is part of Mississippi’s statewide pitch network\, powered by Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network. Together\, they provide two pitch pathways—one for high-growth startups and another for traditional small businesses. If a founder’s venture shows strong high-growth potential\, they may even earn an invitation to join the CoBuilders Accelerator. \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21034-0003 awarded to Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-community-development-foundation-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Renasant Center for Ideas\, 398 E Main St\, Tupelo\, MS\, 38804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition,Tupelo
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SUMMARY:Pitch\, Then Connect – Vicksburg Edition
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 26 at MCITy – 1622 Washington Street\, 2nd Floor\, Vicksburg\, MS 39180 \n🎤 12:00 – 5:00 PM: Cheer on Mississippi’s boldest founders as they pitch innovative ideas at the MSU @ MCITy Vicksburg Pitch Competition. It’s your chance to witness the next wave of high-growth startups and see who’s ready to take the leap toward investor readiness. \n🤝 5:00 – 7:00 PM: Stick around for Connect Vicksburg\, a relaxed networking happy hour inspired by Innovate Mississippi’s monthly CONNECT events. Enjoy food and beer from Key City Brewery while connecting with founders\, mentors\, investors\, and fellow innovation enthusiasts. Whether you’re building a startup or just curious about the ecosystem\, come share ideas and raise a glass to Mississippi’s entrepreneurial spirit. \nFree and open to all—come for the pitches\, stay for the people.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/pitch-then-connect-vicksburg-edition/
LOCATION:MCITY Vicksburg\, 1622 Washington St\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Pitch Competition,Vicksburg
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