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Innovate Mississippi

Provides startup support in Mississippi through proposal guidance, seed funding pathways, and connections to ecosystem investors.

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About

Innovate Mississippi is a nonprofit innovation intermediary that supports Mississippi's startup ecosystem rather than a state agency. It serves entrepreneurs, investors, manufacturers, and job seekers, and it is the delivery partner behind part of MDA's SSBCI capital.

Its named programs are small but concrete: the Mississippi Seed Fund pairs a $10,000 proof-of-concept grant with a $25,000 loan fu…

Programs & grants under this funder
MS-FAST — Mississippi SBIR/STTR Phase 0

Offers Mississippi startups and small firms support for early federal innovation proposals and commercialisation planning.

1 grant
MS-FAST SBIR/STTR Phase 0 — Proposal Prep Grant
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Mississippi Seed Fund — Proof of Concept

Funds early-stage Mississippi startups with proof of concept grants or loans for early commercialization testing.

1 grant
Mississippi Seed Fund — Proof of Concept Grant
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.innovate.ms