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SUMMARY:CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:CONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships. \nCONNECT 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. \nJoin us at Fertile Ground and enjoy a cash bar and plenty of food options available for purchase while you connect. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegister here \nFertile Ground:\n800 Manship Street #Suite 101 Jackson\, MS 39202
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/connect-networking-for-entrepreneurs-26/
LOCATION:Fertile Ground Beer Co.\, 800 Manship St Suite 101\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Connect,Jackson
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
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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:Southern Spark 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Southern Spark 2025\, Mississippi’s premier AI conference\, hosted by the Mississippi AI Collaborative. This two-day event will take place on June 16–17 at the Mississippi E-Center at Jackson State University and is designed to ignite innovation\, foster collaboration\, and accelerate AI adoption across the Southern U.S.\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nKeynote Speakers: Gain insights from leading figures in AI and education\, including David Collins\, Management Consultant at Innovate Mississippi and CEO of Read Beans Group; Bob Buseck\, Executive Director at Mississippi Coding Academies; and Shaina Glass\, Director of Education at the Computer Science Teachers Association.\nTailored Tracks: Choose from specialized tracks in education\, business\, and community engagement\, each offering sessions\, panels\, and workshops tailored to your interests and professional needs.\nHands-On Learning: Participate in interactive workshops and demonstrations that showcase practical AI applications\, providing you with tools and knowledge to implement AI solutions effectively.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with educators\, industry leaders\, technologists\, and community innovators from across Mississippi and the Southern region to foster partnerships and collaborations.\nShowcasing Local Initiatives: Learn about impactful programs like the AI Educator Accelerator and the AI Agency\, which are driving AI integration in education and supporting small businesses through AI-powered solutions.\n\nAll attendees will enjoy catered meals and refreshments throughout the event. For accommodation\, the Hilton on Capitol Street is the conference hotel of choice\, with shuttle services provided between the hotel and the venue.\nmississippiai.org\n \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of shaping the future of AI in Mississippi and beyond. Register now to secure your spot at Southern Spark 2025. https://whova.com/portal/registration/rhk70@wv3xz8BnArTFGR/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/southern-spark-2025/
LOCATION:Mississippi E-Center at Jackson State University\, 1230 Raymond Rd\, Jackson\, MS\, 39204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:UMMC’s Open House and CO | LAB
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to UMMC’s Open House and CO | LAB co-working space showcase on Thursday June 19 at 10 am 2500 N State Street\, TRC 315. This open house and showcase are open to the public\, but require registration. Please register here. \nThe public is also welcome to attend a pitching / Storytelling session led by Permjot Valia. Permjot is an expert in commercialization and has worked with startups worldwide. The Storytelling session will be later that afternoon starting at 1:30pm in room CW106\, and is also open to the public\, but the session requires registration. Please register here.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/ummcs-open-house-and-co-lab/
LOCATION:UMMC CO | LAB\, 2500 N State Street\, TRC 315\, Jackson\, MS\, 39216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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SUMMARY:MSU at MCITy Vicksburg Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the MCITy 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: 1622 Washington St\, Vicksburg\, MS \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/msu-at-mcity-vicksburg-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:MCITY Vicksburg\, 1622 Washington St\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39180\, United States
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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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