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‼️Calling All Innovators and Dreamers! Are you a seasoned entrepreneur, aspiring founder, or simply passionate about innovation and startups? Are you ready to turn the next big idea into a million-dollar opportunity? Join us for the Mississippi Tech Startup Weekend! Over the course of one action-packed weekend, you’ll: -Choose cutting-edge technology aligned with your expertise or interests, -Team up with like-minded individuals, and -Develop a strategy to bring your vision to market! This unique event is powered by Mississippi’s leading research universities and entrepreneurial support organizations. Don’t miss this chance to collaborate, create, and compete in the ultimate startup experience! Your big idea is waiting—are you ready to make it happen?

Deadline EXTENDED! The Mississippi Tech Startup Weekend registration deadline has been extended to Friday, January 10th! Sign up today at www.techms.info. Also, listen to learn about possible outcomes for attendees!

Here’s a glimpse at the agenda for the Mississippi Tech Startup Weekend… Contributing organizations include Mississippi State University, Innovate Mississippi Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi - Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Mississippi, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University- Center for Innovation, U. S. Army Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC), ERDCWERX, Mississippi Small Business Development Center (MSSBDC), Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce, MCITy and Succeed and Elevate.

Why should you attend the Mississippi Tech Startup Weekend? Register today at Www.techms.info. 📷: Maranda Joiner

The Mississippi Tech Startup Weekend welcomes anyone passionate about creating an innovation-driven startup!  A variety of attendees is important for building the right team. Whether you bring technical expertise, business strategy, marketing creativity, or financial insight, your unique skills can make a powerful impact. Together, we’ll create, collaborate, and innovate! #techstartupweekend #innovation #mississippi #technology #events

Did you know??? In 2010 alone, 651 new startup companies formed around the commercialization of university-licensed technology, and more than 3,600 such small businesses founded in previous years continue to operate.

As advocates for fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, we were honored to sponsor an event that celebrates innovation, empowers entrepreneurs and supports them on their journeys. Innovate Mississippi, congratulations on 25 years of innovation. Accelerate 2024 was one for the books!

🎊Congratulations to the researchers and grad students who participated in the MSU SBIR/STTR Pitch Competition yesterday at the MSU E-Center on campus. A very special congratulations to our winner Max Wamsley with Clarus Labs! We are excited for each of you, and we look forward to assisting you on your SBIR/STTR journeys!

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Good to know info about the SBIR & STTR programs. Take a look, then sign up for our SBIR/STTR Pitch Competition (https://lnkd.in/gshfxpKw) to win some CASH to get started. https://lnkd.in/gb4FPnAn