The Meeting Place – Gulf Coast Regional Pitch Competition

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: 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 […]

Oxford EDF/UM – Pitch Event

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 […]

Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center 246 Dolan Ave, Gulfport, MS, United States

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. […]

Community Development Foundation – Pitch Event

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 […]

I2M Webinar: Protective Structure and System Technologies

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 […]

Southern Spark: Mississippi’s AI Conference

Mississippi Museum of Art 380 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS, United States

Join us at the Mississippi Museum of Art on July12-13, 2024 380 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS 39201 Early Bird Registration Available until May 15, 2024 Call for Proposals | Sponsorship Packages The Mississippi AI Collaborative is revving up for Southern Spark, the must-attend conference for anyone passionate about artificial intelligence! Buckle up and prepare for an electrifying experience to spark […]

MEDC EXCHANGE 2024 Annual Conference

Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, United States

We look forward to seeing you at MEDC's Annual Conference, EXCHANGE 2024, that will be held at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS, this summer! Check the website for the agenda and registration link coming soon.

Encountering Innovation Summer Edition Virtual Pitch Event

Encountering Innovation (EI) is a program offering opportunities for innovators, government tech scouts and manufacturing & technology companies (from Federal Agency Prime Contractors to Small Businesses) to collaborate with each other for Commercialization and Contracting purposes via Private Tech Transfer Pitches and Matchmaking Sessions. EI is not limited to warfighter or aeronautical technologies. Federal Agencies […]

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 […]