The Office of Technology Development at the University of Southern Mississippi has created a new funding opportunity to advance innovations within the community. The purpose of the fund is to further the commercial potential of early-stage “dual-use” (military/civilian) technologies or innovations. Those technologies/innovations that are submitted to the USM Office…
Terry, Mississippi native Sheena Allen launched two tech startups in Mississippi; the first one, an app for keeping up with expenses and receipts, she built while still at the University of Southern Mississippi.After stints in Silicon Valley and Austin, she's now in New York City. Despite her big-city address, she…
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has recognized The University of Mississippi Medical Center as one of two "Telehealth Centers of Excellence" in the nation, the agency's top award. The recognition was announced during an October 5th news conference in Washington, D.C. UMMC will received $600,000 in initial funding…
Innovate Mississippi has recently helped investors from North Mississippi form The North Mississippi Angel Fund – the first member-managed angel investment fund in the area.