MPI Sustainability Challenge

Help tackle hard-to-recycle plastics, including polystyrene, PVC, PET, films, and plastic bags. Choose your track. Create a scalable and market-ready solution in the Innovation Track, or turn plastic waste into powerful artwork in the Art Track. This challenge is your c......More

Help tackle hard-to-recycle plastics, including polystyrene, PVC, PET, films, and plastic bags. Choose your track. Create a scalable and market-ready solution in the Innovation Track, or turn plastic waste into powerful artwork in the Art Track. This challenge is your chance to rethink plastic, reduce landfill impact, and show how creativity and innovation can drive sustainability. Location: Mississippi Polymer Institute, 46 Shelby Thames Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402Date and time: Feb 23, 3:00 PM – Mar 6, 3:00 PM Register Here

CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs

CONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships. CONNECT is held the first Thursday of every month from 4:30 -6:30 pm. This month we will be meeting at ......More

CONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships. CONNECT 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. Join us at Fertile Ground and enjoy a cash bar and plenty of food options available for purchase while you connect. We hope to see you there! Register here Fertile Ground:800 Manship Street #Suite 101 Jackson, MS 39202

Fertile Ground Beer Co., 800 Manship St Suite 101, Jackson, MS, 39202

3rd Coast Venture Summit

The Gulf South, known as the 3rd Coast, is an emerging center of venture activity where experienced talent and global-caliber resources fuel the next generation of high-growth companies. Encompassing Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, the 3rd Coast is ......More

The Gulf South, known as the 3rd Coast, is an emerging center of venture activity where experienced talent and global-caliber resources fuel the next generation of high-growth companies. Encompassing Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, the 3rd Coast is establishing itself alongside the East and West coasts as a credible, investable startup region. 3rd Coast Venture Summit convenes founders, investors, and corporate partners at the center of this momentum, creating a focused environment for connection, capital, and scale. Learn more- https://3rdcoastventuresummit.com

IDEA Institute

Got a startup idea—or ready to take your business to scale? Applications are now open for the Spring 2026 IDEAinstitute cohort at The Idea Village. IDEAinstitute is a 12-week hybrid accelerator for early-stage entrepreneurs ready to level up. Whether you’re refining a n......More

Got a startup idea—or ready to take your business to scale? Applications are now open for the Spring 2026 IDEAinstitute cohort at The Idea Village. IDEAinstitute is a 12-week hybrid accelerator for early-stage entrepreneurs ready to level up. Whether you’re refining a new concept or finally bringing that idea to life, this program gives you the structure, support, and startup fundamentals to launch with confidence. What you’ll get:✅ Weekly founder sessions & 1:1 coaching✅ Tools and frameworks to launch a scalable venture✅ Training in the Lean Startup Method✅ A shot at Spring Pitch Night✅ A community of founders, investors, and mentors Alumni have gone on to raise funding, grow revenue, and join later-stage accelerators—starting with the foundation they built in IDEAinstitute. Apply by March 25, 2026 by submitting a founder profile here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDjiG1_lG4CElu4TD9GZQUdHaK1ALQJ-f5ZAyO-OstpmKbgg/viewform?mc_cid=2d84e3e571&mc_eid=5e1a4a661f