This event aims to unite the Jackson business and entrepreneur community. The event provides an opportunity for individuals to come together, support, and learn about AI. You'll have the chance to meet AI experts, as well as sign up for free AI consultations with the AI Agency. Additionally, you can learn about Microsoft's free and […]
Black-owned Mississippi businesses should complete the membership application by April 17th. A pitch event will be held on May 17th.
The Mississippi Polymer Institute cultivates business growth and participation in advanced materials markets. As the industrial outreach component of the University of Southern Mississippi’s 500-acre Innovation and Commercialization Park, we collectively provide capabilities and resources relevant to businesses at all stages of maturity. As a partner in the CoBuilders Accelerator and the NIST Manufacturing Extension […]
Pitch Your Startup: Emulating 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! Qualifier Event: At least one team will be chosen to participate in the Innovate Mississippi state-wide CoBuilders accelerator program, which […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Oxford / Lafayette Economic Development Foundation seeks to increase the economic development activity of the region by providing a vibrant business environment in which companies can grow and thrive. As close partners with the University of Mississippi, the EDF also works to assist technology transfer businesses to grow and thrive in the area. As […]
The Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day is an event that showcases blue technology startups. It’s part of the Gulf Blue Navigator program, which is a blue technology accelerator focused on the Gulf of Mexico. The program supports later-stage companies innovating in areas like uncrewed systems, smart ports and shipping, ocean-friendly plastics, marine aquaculture, and more. […]
The Community Development Foundation (CDF) is a membership-based organization serving to advance the community through partnerships and growth initiatives for more than 75 years. We are the local Chamber of Commerce for Tupelo, Mississippi and serve as the economic development organization for Tupelo/Lee County, Mississippi. CDF’s business incubator is the Renasant Center for IDEAs, and […]
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)’s patented protective structures and systems offer high potential for business growth and diversification. In collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), several of ERDC’s innovations have been deployed at events including the 2023 National Football League Draft, 2024 Super Bowl, and 2024 Indianapolis 500. Business entities […]