Altude Is Building the Digital Ownership Layer of the Internet Right Here in Mississippi

When Marine Corps veteran and software engineer Andrew Mocol first encountered blockchain technology more than a decade ago, it wasn't as a speculator—it was as a builder searching for better systems. Through years of hands-on development with early blockchain applications, he saw a clear divide: blockchain had the power to…

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Darleana McHenry, Leta Palmiter

Vertical Take-Off: Accelerating Reading and Speech Therapy Through Technology

The idea for Vertical Take-Off was born from a timely opportunity. While participating in a research-to-practice learning group, dyslexia therapist and nonprofit leader Leta Palmiter learned from Kelli Butler of the Barksdale Reading Institute about a U.S. Department of Education grant opportunity supporting the development of technology-driven reading tools. When…

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SBIR/STTR Grant Assistance Program

Mississippi State University (MSU), in partnership with Innovate Mississippi, will launch a new SBIR/STTR Grant Assistance Program designed to help Mississippi-based STEM researchers and startups secure federal funding for innovation. The program will provide expert resources and support to strengthen Mississippi's innovation ecosystem and drive economic growth. This initiative, managed…

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The Regions Foundation and Mary Wallace Hannon: Building Bridges of Opportunity Across the South

An Interview with Mary Wallace Hannon, Operations and Strategic Communications Manager for the Regions Foundation By Lindsey Benefield, Ecosystem Builder and SSBCI Fund Manager, Innovate Mississippi | Founder & CEO, CoBridge Ventures As the countdown begins for Innovate Mississippi's Accelerate 2025 Conference on November 11-12, Mary Wallace Hannon serves as…

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Read more about the article MagnoliaEd: An AI Chatbot Helps Professors Answer Students’ Questions 24/7
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MagnoliaEd: An AI Chatbot Helps Professors Answer Students’ Questions 24/7

When University of Southern Mississippi Professor Fan Zhang found herself fielding endless student emails for her 100-person online class, she wished for a better way. Working with her undergraduate research assistant Sugam Panthi, a computer science major, the two built an early chatbot prototype that could answer students' questions automatically. The idea proved…

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Jewel Burks Solomon to Keynote Accelerate 2025: A Journey from Founder to Investor Empowering Entrepreneurs

Innovate Mississippi is proud to welcome Jewel Burks Solomon, managing partner at Collab Capital, as the keynote speaker for this year's Accelerate Conference. Solomon's path from tech founder to venture capital leader embodies determination and community-minded innovation. Her story is one of focus, purpose, and a commitment to creating opportunities…

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CoBuilders 2025 Kickoff Launches Bold Visions and Big Ideas in Jackson

On Tuesday, August 12, you could feel the buzz of excitement in the 19th-floor Capitol Club overlooking downtown Jackson. Innovate Mississippi staff, statewide partners, and mentors gathered to welcome the new cohort of Mississippi's premier high-growth accelerator program. Innovate Mississippi welcomed seven of the state's most promising startups to the…

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Magnolia Tribune: CoBuilders 2025 Launches with Seven Startups Across Mississippi

Innovate Mississippi is pleased to highlight recent coverage from Lynne Jeter at Magnolia Tribune of the CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day, held August 12 at The Capitol Club in downtown Jackson. Her article details the event, the companies selected, and the program's unique statewide approach, including a look at companies in…

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