Mississippi Business
Mississippi to receive $600,000 grant to assist Mississippi businesses interested in beginning or increasing international trade
Jackson, Miss. (September 27, 2022) – The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded the Mississippi Development Authority $600,000 for the State Trade Expansion Program to support Mississippi business interested in international trade.
“This funding is instrumental for Mississippi businesses wanting to grow their business by increasing international trade opportunities,” said MDA Deputy Director Laura Hipp. “The SBA's commitment to Mississippi enables the state's companies to win in the growing global economy.”
The STEP funding will be used to support export development and trade endeavors for eligible small businesses. From 2019 to date, STEP funds awarded to Mississippi have assisted over 200 companies as they participated in state-led global business development…
By: Joseph McCain
Title: Mississippi to receive $600,000 grant to assist Mississippi businesses interested in beginning or increasing international trade
Sourced From: mississippi.org/news/mississippi-to-receive-600000-grant-to-assist-mississippi-businesses-interested-in-beginning-or-increasing-international-trade/
Published Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:01:33 +0000
Mississippi Business
Gulf Blue Navigator Sets Sail with Cohort Year One Announcement
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…
By: jacksonfreepress
Title: Gulf Blue Navigator Sets Sail with Cohort Year One Announcement
Sourced From: www.innovate.ms/gulf-blue-navigator-sets-sail-with-cohort-year-one-announcement/
Published Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:27:56 +0000
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https://www.biloxinewsevents.com/americas-seed-fund-road-tour-connects-jacksons-innovators-with-federal-funding/
Mississippi Business
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour Connects Jackson’s 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…
By: jacksonfreepress
Title: America's Seed Fund Road Tour Connects Jackson's Innovators with Federal Funding
Sourced From: www.innovate.ms/americas-seed-fund-road-tour-connects-jacksons-innovators-with-federal-funding/
Published Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:08:45 +0000
Mississippi Business
2024 MS Gulf Coast Regional Pitch Competition Now Open for Business!
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…
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
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