Innovation 2 Market Patent Showcase

ERDCWERX 1622 Washington Street Suite 300, Vicksburg, MS, United States

Innovation 2 Market Patent Showcase will be held on Tuesday, April 2, for businesses and investors to learn about featured technologies developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). ERDC seeks to identify business entities with manufacturing or distribution capabilities that can benefit from commercialization of ERDC patented technologies. Attendees will have the […]

America’s Seed Fund Road Tour, Jackson

Jackson State University Student Center 1328 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS, United States

America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as “America’s Seed Fund”. America's Seed Fund Road Tour plays an important role in encouraging participation in innovation and […]

Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum

Tougaloo College, Bennie G. Thompson Academic Center 500 West County Line Road, Tougaloo, MS, United States

"The Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum provides a vital venue for entrepreneurs, economic developers, innovators and future business owners,” UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce said. “It is especially impressive how this event brings together colleges and universities to promote entrepreneurship, inform best practices and discuss community and economic development in Mississippi. This collaborative approach is essential to priming […]

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 […]

Mississippi State E-Center – Pitch Event

The MSU Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach empowers students and Mississippi residents to plan, launch and grow successful local and global companies based on new ideas or MSU invented technology. Our companies are graded in the real world – by success or failure with actual, paying customers. We use applied learning to strengthen our pipeline […]

Startup Summit 2024

McCool Hall, Leo Seal Atrium Mississippi State, Starkville, MS, United States

Compete for $40,000 in prizes! Pitch your business idea for a chance to win cash prizes to help you jumpstart your startup. You will be evaluated based on your 5-minute presentation on proposed technology, management, financials, and market by industry-respected leaders serving as judges from companies all across the region. Learn More Here

Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat: Sustainable Funding

The Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat Series brings together experts from various fields to discuss topics ranging from digital inclusion, artificial intelligence, nonprofit capacity building, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Each month, we feature guest speakers who share their experiences and insights on the topic of the month. The fireside chats are open to the public and are […]

Women in Economic and Community Development: Spring Seminar 2024

Rickhouse by The Manship 717 Poplar Blvd, Jackson, United States

Enhancing women in economic development’s resources and peer network through professional development, while raising awareness of the profession to emerging females in the workforce. With this group, we strive to provide the means to give women a place to grow and give support to others; to make a positive impact not just in their professional lives but […]

Gillespie Business Plan Competition

The University of Mississippi Oxford

Marquee Event for the Academic Year The marquee event for the academic year is the Edwin C. Gillespie Business Plan Competition, held on Friday, April 12th. Learn More Here

CONNECT Hattiesburg Entrepreneur Event

Kaffeehaus Fabelhaft 336 N 25th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS, United States

Join Mississippi Polymer Institute for the first CONNECT event for the Pinebelt region! These events will be tailored for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to discuss business strategy and pain points. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and gain valuable resources to grow your startup business. Whether you are just starting […]