• TEDx Southern Miss

    The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus Fleming Education Center 730 E Beach Blvd, Long Beach, MS, United States

    TEDx Southern Miss is coming to the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach on October 30. This milestone marks the first-ever TEDx event hosted along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and at USM, creating an inspiring stage for innovation, leadership, and regional progress. This year’s program will shine a global spotlight on […]

  • CONNECT Hattiesburg

    Want to grow your business and connect with other entrepreneurs in the Pinebelt? Join CONNECT in Hattiesburg, a monthly networking event for small business owners and startup founders. Whether starting out or scaling up, it’s your chance to share ideas, solve challenges, and build relationships with people who understand the journey. Co-hosted by Innovate Mississippi […]

  • Connect on the Coast

    CRAVE Food Hall 1515 Government Street Suite B100, Ocean Springs, MS, United States

    Join our partners at StartUp Gulf Coast on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 5-7 PM at CRAVE Food Hall in Ocean Springs for the first-ever StartUp Gulf Coast Ecosystem Mixer! Calling all entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and service providers! Join us for the inaugural StartUp Gulf Coast Ecosystem Mixer, a casual evening designed to connect the people […]

  • CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs

    Fertile Ground Beer Co. 800 Manship St Suite 101, Jackson, MS

    CONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships. CONNECT 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. Join us at Fertile Ground and enjoy […]

  • Winter Practice Pitch

    Get a head start on your big ideas! Our Winter Practice Pitch is an opportunity for innovators, entrepreneurs, and students to test their concepts in front of a supportive audience before the main pitch competition in May. Participants will receive constructive feedback to strengthen their presentations, refine their messaging, and boost their confidence. Whether you’re […]

  • CONNECT Hattiesburg

    Want to grow your business and connect with other entrepreneurs? Join us in Hattiesburg for CONNECT, a monthly networking event designed for small business owners and startup founders in the Pinebelt region. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this is your chance to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and build relationships with people […]

  • MSU at MCity Holiday Social

    Join us as we bring together founders, mentors, and ecosystem partners for an evening of connection and celebration at MCity.  Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, Key City beer, and plenty of holicay cheer as we wrap up an incredible year of innovation in Vicksburg. RSVP Here

  • Gulf Blue Networking – Building the Blue Economy

    Gulf Blue 2605 13th Street, Gulfport, MS, United States

    Building the Blue Economy networking series. This is an open networking event welcoming innovators and practitioners alike. We will feature a bluetech innovator each month! Snacks, beer & wine will be served with the kind support Chandeleur Island Brewing. Location: 2605 13th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501 Date and time: Wed, Jan 14, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 […]

  • CONNECT Hattiesburg

    Glory Bound Gyro Co. 6174 US Hwy. 49, Hattiesburg, MS, United States

    Attention Startups and Entrepreneurs: Want to grow your business and connect with other entrepreneurs? Join MPI in Hattiesburg for a CONNECT event, a monthly, informal gathering designed for startups and entrepreneurs in the area. This is a casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere where you can gain insight, meet potential collaborators, and tap into local resources to help […]

  • DoW SciTechCONNECT Mississippi Regional Pop-Up Event

    Jackson State University Student Center 1328 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS, United States

    The Department of War (DoW), in collaboration with the Applied Research Institute and Jackson State University, is hosting a SciTechConnect Regional Pop-Up event in Jackson, Mississippi, on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. With the goal of breaking down barriers of entry, this event is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire new potential performers from small businesses, […]