The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a hub for innovation in ocean conservation, with Gulf Blue Navigator leading the charge. Under the University of Southern Mississippi Research Foundation, this program aims to accelerate late-stage startups toward revenue generation.

Over four months, Gulf Blue Navigator provides expertise, collaboration opportunities, research facilities, testing capabilities, funding avenues, and physical infrastructure tailored for success.

Following the success of the Pilot Cohort, the Research Foundation is excited to launch its first cohort called Cohort-1.

Here are the startups in Cohort-1:

Mythos AI Inc. (HQ: Florida) – Develops vessel automation and self-driving technologies.
Levanta Tech(HQ: Missouri) Creates a versatile drone for ocean data…

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Title: Gulf Blue Navigator Sets Sail with Cohort Year One Announcement
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Published Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:27:56 +0000

Did you miss our previous article…
https://www.biloxinewsevents.com/americas-seed-fund-road-tour-connects-jacksons-innovators-with-federal-funding/

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI — April 8, 2024 — The America's Seed Fund Road Tour stopped in Jackson on April 3, 2024, as part of a nationwide initiative organized by the Small Business Administration. The event aimed to connect Mississippi innovators and entrepreneurs with non-dilutive federal funding opportunities.

Innovate Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi organized Wednesday's event and hosted it at the Jackson State University Student Center. In attendance were innovators from USM, MSU Starkville, and Vicksburg, alongside tech founders from across the state.

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…

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By: jacksonfreepress
Title: America's Seed Fund Road Tour Connects Jackson's Innovators with Federal Funding
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Published Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:08:45 +0000

Applications are now open for the 3rd annual business concept pitch competition on May 31, 2024. Competitors are eligible to win $10,000 in cash prizes and will be considered for a seat in the statewide Innovate Mississippi CoBuilders Accelerator program.

MS Gulf Coast – April 5, 2024

The Meeting Place and Innovate Mississippi are excited to announce the official kick off of the 2024 MS Gulf Coast Regional Pitch Competition. Applications are now open to all marketable, scalable companies headquartered in any of the 6 lower counties in Mississippi.

Apply Here

• Applications will be accepted April 5 through April 26, 2024.
Competitors work with a mentor through an introductory pitch and 2 practice rounds with feedback from judges at each level to prepare.
Competition is open…

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By: jacksonfreepress
Title: 2024 MS Gulf Coast Regional Pitch Competition Now Open for Business!
Sourced From: www.innovate.ms/2024-ms-gulf-coast-regional-pitch-competition-now-open-for-business/
Published Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:12:14 +0000