All participants ages 16-26 are welcome as part of the Hackathon. The program includes three days of exciting content, leadership development programming, hacking with hands-on mentorship, a final pitch competition, a VR and gaming gallery, and a special afterparty. All meals are included with the program. The required contribution is $25 for students and $50 […]
The Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame Awards Gala will honor Wade H Creekmore, Jr., and James H. Creekmore, Sr., and celebrate a number of other people and companies that represent excellence in innovation in Mississippi. The event takes place on September 13, 2018, at the Country Club of Jackson. 2018 Inductees in the Mississippi Innovators […]
Featuring a “pitch” competition for cash plus a $2500 in-kind award to the winner of the competition. Technology companies, SBIR-STTR candidates, and technology investors including Angel funds and private equity will be invited to participate in this unique event. Learn what investors are expecting and looking for, valuable networking opportunities, and ideas on how to […]
Join us in November for our annual conference featuring "big ideas" speakers, breakfast and luncheon keynotes, Innovation Alley and much more.
The 2018 Company and Investor Spotlight is a session dedicated to showcasing some of the cool and interesting startups being developed in Mississippi. Throughout the showcase, we will feature investor panels with educational info for both investors and entrepreneurs on topics such as the investment process and access to remote investors and opportunities. Networking opportunities […]
The USM Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center is helping host the Fish 2.0 Gulf Coast Workshop in conjunction with Monica Jain, founder and Executive Director of Fish 2.0 and MS-AL Sea Grant. You're invited to attend the pitch session and the reception. The event begins at 3pm February 13th at the USM Marine Education Center, Conference Room (101 Sweet […]
The TEDxJackson team returns this year to bring you “The Next 200,” an exploration of “ideas worth spreading” about the next 200 years of our city, our state and the world at large. Speakers will examine the ideas, perspectives, challenges and solutions that will shape our future, from both a near term and far-reaching point […]
SAVE THE DATE! Startup Weekend allows individuals or teams to go through the process of creating a company, validating a product and presenting to the group. Great practice and experience—and it's tons of fun! Register here >>
Held at the Innovate Mississippi offices in downtown Jackson, we invite Mississippi legislators and area leaders to learn more about Innovate Mississippi and our initiatives for growing the innovation ecosystem in 2019. Hors D’oeuvres, beverages on the rooftop patio; meet our entrepreneurs; experience virtual reality.
Tech JXN is a two-day presentation of the value inherent in the City of Jackson and its geographic region as an attractive business hub for Tech. Overview: TECHNOLOGY – Highlight the region as a connected business community with high-speed broadband and an active entrepreneurial tech-innovation ecosystem EDUCATION – Highlight 7 local institutions of higher education as Talent […]