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SUMMARY:The BeanPath Pitch Competiton
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the BeanPath Pitch Event for a high-energy event where founders pitch their businesses\, compete for cash prizes\, and connect with Mississippi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This event is part of Mississippi’s statewide pitch network\, powered by Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network\, bringing together entrepreneurs from across the state. \nThe competition features two pitch tracks—Scalable Business and Traditional Business—and is one of eight regional pitch events held statewide\, with over $200\,000 in total prize money available across all eight events. Participants gain access to experienced mentors\, receive valuable feedback from judges\, and ventures with high-growth potential may be invited to join Innovate Mississippi’s CoBuilders Accelerator\, beginning August 2026. \nApply Here: https://airtable.com/appEXKLwQ5oSAorxH/pagcvoz5weGfz0lhX/form \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21034-0003 awarded to Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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LOCATION:The Bean Path Makerspace\, 451 N Gallatin Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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SUMMARY:CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:CONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships. \nCONNECT is held the first Thursday of every month from 4:30 -6:30 pm. This month we will be meeting at the Fertile Ground\, 800 Manship St.\, Jackson\, MS. \nJoin us at Fertile Ground and enjoy a cash bar and plenty of food options available for purchase while you connect. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegister here \nFertile Ground:\n800 Manship Street #Suite 101 Jackson\, MS 39202
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LOCATION:Fertile Ground Beer Co.\, 800 Manship St Suite 101\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Connect,Jackson
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SUMMARY:StartUp Gulf Coast 2026 Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the StartUp Gulf Coast 2026 Pitch Competition for a high-energy event where founders pitch their businesses\, compete for cash prizes\, and connect with Mississippi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This event is part of Mississippi’s statewide pitch network\, powered by Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network\, bringing together entrepreneurs from across the state. \nThe competition features two pitch tracks—Scalable Business and Traditional Business—and is one of eight regional pitch events held statewide\, with over $200\,000 in total prize money available across all eight events. Participants gain access to experienced mentors\, receive valuable feedback from judges\, and ventures with high-growth potential may be invited to join Innovate Mississippi’s CoBuilders Accelerator\, beginning August 2026. \nReady to take the stage? Apply now! \nDeadline: April 12 \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21034-0003 awarded to Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://innovate2redesign.securehost.services/event/startup-gulf-coast-2026-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Lynn Meadows Discovery Center\, 246 Dolan Ave\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast,Pitch Competition
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