(Jackson, Miss) – Innovate Mississippi announced today that Flowood-based technology startup Kopis Mobile is yet another “Mississippi Startup Success Story” aided by an investment from the Mississippi Seed Fund. The Mississippi Seed Fund, which is managed by Innovate Mississippi, was established by the State Legislature in 2007 to support the…
The field of technology transfer from higher education to business and commercial developments once focused strongly on obtaining patents for products developed by university research. Today, there are many commercialization projects that may benefit more from other types of protection, said Chase Kasper, assistant vice president for research, technology transfer and…
With 15 ports, major shipbuilders, coastal tourism and substantial fisheries, Mississippi’s “blue economy” contributes billions of dollars to the state’s annual revenues. While these maritime industries dominate the state’s economy and support at least 35 percent of its entire workforce through “blue” jobs, the sector is often overlooked as a…
January 9-12, 2018 Come join us in Eureka Park! The CES® is the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. As an Allied Association Partner of CES 2018, Innovate Mississippi is leading a contingent of Mississippi companies to CES 2018 being held January 9-12,…
STAMFORD, Conn., May 10, 2017 - Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI), a global technology company that provides innovative products and solutions to power commerce, announced the winners of its 2017 Brilliance Awards: Bring Citymail Sweden AB, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office, Mele Printing and Mississippi Department of Revenue. Click here for the full story.
WATER VALLEY, Miss., May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Base Camp Coding Academy (BCCA) has successfully placed all 11 members of its inaugural graduating class in information technology-related jobs. The non-profit charity, which provides under-advantaged youth with fast-paced, focused vocational training in computer programming to support the technology needs of local…
Innovate Mississippi announces the formation of the North Mississippi Angel Fund I, LLC, the first community-based investment fund of its type in Mississippi. This private investment fund is being established with a dual mission: to provide investment capital to area businesses that demonstrate the potential for growth and to offer…
STARKVILLE, Miss—Children with chronic lung diseases often must wait months or even years for a transplant, while large, immobile hospital equipment that could help them breathe easier actually may worsen their condition by overtaxing already damaged lungs. Additionally, the required bed confinement can bring about a decline in these young…
JACKSON, Mississippi – Improved outage restoration. Better customer service. Money-saving tools for customers. These are all part of Entergy Mississippi’s vision for a smarter energy future. The company took another step toward that vision recently with approval from the Mississippi Public Service Commission to launch this multi-year investment. “The PSC’s…
The Southern Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) at The University of Southern Mississippi concluded its series of educational high school events and competitions on Wednesday, May 3, by hosting the 10th Annual SEP State Business Plan Competition at the Trent Lott National Center. Through a series of regional and online qualifiers held…