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SUMMARY:The Bean Path Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bean Path 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 Maker Space\, 451 North Gallatin\, Jackson\, MS 39203\nTime: 10am – 1pm \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-bean-path-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:The Bean Path Makerspace\, 451 N Gallatin Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson,Pitch Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bean Path":MAILTO:theresa@thebeanpath.org
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SUMMARY:Startup Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach Startup Summit Pitch Competition for an action-packed 2-day 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. \nEvent Details: \n-April 24th: Mississippi Made Pitch Competition at McCool Hall\, MSU Campus 10:00 am-6:30 pm \n-April 25th: Bulldog Business National Pitch Competition and Reception – The Mill Conference Center\, 3:00 pm-7:30 pm. Free networking reception open to the public to celebrate all the contestants and small businesses. \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/startup-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Starkville\, Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Launch/Startup Challenges,Pitch Competition,Starkville
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SUMMARY:Encountering Innovation Summer Edition Virtual Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Encountering Innovation (EI) is 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. \nEI is not limited to warfighter or aeronautical technologies. Federal Agencies from various branches of government need almost everything you would need because of the great number of humans employed. If you think you have an innovation that can assist the federal government in medical\, health\, cyber\, electronics\, construction\, operations\, and power and energy industries\, EI is for you! \n  \nEvent Overview \nTech Transfer and Matchmaking Collaboration with Federal Agency Tech Scouts. \nEncountering Innovation has quickly become one of the top US Pitch Events for Innovators/Inventors to present and showcase their technology to US Government Tech Scouts for special funding.  Tech Scouts from the Department of Defense\, Service Labs\, Academia\, and most US government agencies prioritize this event to listen to pitches\, discuss government needs\, and chat with innovators from 8+ states.  \n​DoD Tech Scouts are looking for innovation and manufacturing capability solutions through intentional matched private pitch sessions. \nClick Here to Learn More\nApply Here by June 14
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/encountering-innovation-summer-edition-virtual-pitch-event/
LOCATION:MS
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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SUMMARY:The Meeting Place - Gulf Coast Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Meeting Place seeks to increase the economic development activity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast region through providing a vibrant business environment in which companies can grow and thrive.  As close partners with the Mississippi Small Business Development Center (MS SBDC)\, the South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center (SMCPC)\, the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET)\, Innovate Mississippi\, and local Chambers of Commerce\, The Meeting Place functions as a business incubator giving startup and even more experienced businesses the best opportunity to grow and thrive on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStartup Focus: Companies with investable products on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplication Process: The pitch competition will be held via Zoom on May 31st\, 2024. Register Online Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor further information please contact Geneva Dummer at info@tmp-ms.com or 228-207-0663.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-meeting-place-pitch-event-2024/
LOCATION:MS
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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SUMMARY:Dawg Tank: A CoBuilders Qualifier Event
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Your Startup:\nEmulating a real investment environment\, this startup pitch competition will have new companies asking for real money from our judges. Sign up and get cash\, experience\, and networking to help your business! \nQualifier Event:\nAt least one team will be chosen to participate in the Innovate Mississippi state-wide CoBuilders accelerator program\, which comes with even more mentorship\, money\, and investment opportunities for startups! \nWhat to Expect:\nEach team has 8 minutes for pitches & 4 for questions from the judges. You’ll get mentorship and templates so you aren’t walking in blind. Sign up and gain exposure\, receive feedback\, and potentially win funding for your startup. \nMCity Second Floor\n1622 Washington Street\nVicksburg\, MS 39180 \nEmail us for more info:\nrgilbrech@ecenter.msstate.edu\ntasha.bibb@msstate.edu
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/dawg-tank-a-cobuilders-qualifier-event/
LOCATION:MCITY Vicksburg\, 1622 Washington St\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition,Vicksburg
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SUMMARY:Startup Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Compete for $40\,000 in prizes!\n\n\nPitch your business idea for a chance to win cash prizes to help you jumpstart your startup. You will be evaluated based on your 5-minute presentation on proposed technology\, management\, financials\, and market by industry-respected leaders serving as judges from companies all across the region. \nLearn More Here
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/startup-summit-2024/
LOCATION:McCool Hall\, Leo Seal Atrium\, Mississippi State\, Starkville\, MS\, 39759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition,Starkville
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi State University Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach":MAILTO:e.hill@msstate.edu
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