01/09/2026
Cementing its reputation as a powerhouse for entrepreneurial talent, Mississippi State University’s Startup Summit drew statewide and national attention this year as emerging entrepreneurs gathered to share game-changing ideas, receive expert feedback and compete for more than $100,000 in funding. What began as a small on-campus pitch competition has evolved into a premier innovation showcase featuring student founders from across the country and elevating early-stage companies rooted in Mississippi
Learn more about the Startup Summit and it’s origins in the newest issue of Dividends, pages 32 and 33! https://issuu.com/msubusiness/docs/dividends_magazine._2025-26_edition
