Partnership announced with full software and hardware demo available at PGA of America Show booth in Orlando (FL) on January 24th, 2024 with preorders open and available now. By: Sensoria Inc. LAS VEGAS – Jan. 9, 2024 – PRLog — Sensoria, a leading innovator in wearable technology, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Humo.golf to introduce a cutting-edge solution for golf enthusiasts – Sensoria Socks for Golf. This collaboration aims to quantify and enhance the golfing experience by combining Sensoria’s expertise in sensors and smart textil ..read more

A new angel investment group named Oxford Delta Angel Fund has been formed by Innovate Mississippi to invest in startups. The members of this group are from Oxford and the surrounding Delta region. The group plans to add more members to raise a total of $1 million. The members will support early-stage Mississippi-based technology startups that have high growth potential. Members, including Ole Miss alumni and regional investors from Delta, can join the fund at $25,000 a unit, allowing members to pool their resources and invest in more startups than if they were investing individually. The Fund ..read more

Innovate Mississippi is a leading organization dedicated to fostering innovation, supporting startups, and driving economic development. We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join our team as the Director of External Affairs and Marketing. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in elevating our brand, expanding our network, and driving strategic initiatives. Responsibilities: Business Development: Lead the development and execution of comprehensive business development strategies to enhance support for Innovate Mississippi. Build and nurture strategic relationsh ..read more

Innovate Mississippi’s CoBuilders Pitch Day on November 8, 2023, part of the Accelerate 2023 Conference, showcased various startups, each bringing unique and exciting ideas to the forefront of Mississippi’s entrepreneurial landscape. The event at the Mississippi Museum of Art was a testament to the state’s burgeoning innovation and technology sector. The startups represent Mississippi’s diverse industries and regions, highlighting the state’s depth and breadth of entrepreneurial talent. For example, Road Rescuers, spearheaded by Dequarius Dunson from Flowood, MS, presented an on-demand roadsi ..read more

FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team 8651, known as “Wait for It…,” hailing from Pearl, MS, participated in the 2022 Innovate Mississippi Annual Conference on Technology Innovation. Since their participation in last year’s conference, Wait for It… has achieved remarkable success. They clinched the Mississippi State Championship and went on to impress at the World Championship, securing two prestigious awards. They also gained a new programming coach that they met at last year’s conference. who will be invaluable to them in this year’s competition.   Chloe Allen In the month of April 2023 ..read more

Innovate MS is ecstatic to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable team at Glo, the company behind the award-winning sensory water toys, Glo Pals, for securing a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for 2023! This annual ranking celebrates the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., spotlighting the dynamic world of independent, entrepreneurial businesses that drive our economy. Names like Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, and Patagonia have found their initial fame through the Inc. 5000 list. Glo Cubes began as a student project at Mississippi State ..read more

The 2023 Launch Day of Innovate Mississippi and CoBuilders took place last week. A new cohort has begun, and this event was highlighted by WLBT and reporter Roslyn Anderson. In the heart of Mississippi’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, nine companies are embarking on a transformative journey to unlock the funding necessary to propel their businesses toward unprecedented growth. Over the next 12 weeks, these entrepreneurs will be immersed in the Innovate Mississippi CoBuilder Startup Accelerator, refining their skills in pitching to investors. Chosen from a pool of 78 applicants across the s ..read more

The Mississippi Development Authority invites you to participate in a multi-industry business development mission to WESTERN Canada from September 11-15, 2023.    The mission will include one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners. Stops in additional cities are available upon request.   Click here to REGISTER. (Registration deadline: July 7) The post Business Development Mission to Western Canada this September appeared first on Innovate Mississippi ..read more

The Thad Cochran Mississippi Center for Information and Technology (MCITy) recently held its inaugural pitch competition, hosted by the Mississippi State University Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach, in conjunction with Innovate Mississippi. This competition is part of the statewide CoBuilders accelerator, designed to encourage more startup companies in the state. The event, which attracted seven diverse startups, marked a successful launch of MCITy’s entrepreneurial programs. Anirudh Aditya, the creator of the Tempo app, won the competition and the $3,500 grand prize. Tempo is a Learn ..read more

Excellerator program exceeds $500K lifetime investment in economic development JACKSON, Miss. – Entergy Mississippi is awarding eight economic development organizations with grants that will help boost their marketing, strategic planning, and site readiness goals through the Excellerator Competitive Communities program. The program, now in its seventh year, helps county economic development organizations within Entergy’s service area draw in companies looking to expand or locate new facilities in their communities. This year, the power company is awarding $60,000 in grants, bringing the progr ..read more