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Mississippi Seed Fund — Proof of Concept

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

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The Mississippi Seed Fund is Innovate Mississippi's early-stage proof-of-concept route, funded by direct appropriations from the Mississippi Legislature rather than by MDA. The live offerings are a $10,000 Proof of Concept Grant and a $25,000 Proof of Concept Loan, both aimed at Mississippi startups that need an early validation step before larger capital can make sense. It is a rolling program bu

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.innovate.ms