The Accelerator @ The University of Southern Mississippi - Partners

Partners

The Area Development Partnership The Area Development Partnership (ADP) serves as the Chamber of Commerce, Community and Economic Development organization for the Greater Hattiesburg area of Forrest, Lamar and Perry Counties, the City of Hattiesburg and the City of Petal. The ADP stimulates economic growth through the resources of its members and partners leading to an improved economic well-being and quality of life for Greater Hattiesburg citizens. Read More
Noetic Technologies Noetic Technologies, Inc. is an innovation and commercialization company. Our leadership team’s experience includes technology development, commercialization, process engineering, marketing, and business start-ups. Noetic is the commercial and marketing company of the University of Southern Mississippi’s Research Foundation that manages intellectual property and business development. Read More
Mississippi Technology Alliance MTA is a non-profit organization with the mission to drive innovation and technology-based economic development for the State of Mississippi. MTA leads multiple entrepreneurial-supportive programs including the state's angel investor network, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the Mississippi Seed Fund. Read More
National Business Incubator Association NBIA is the world’s leading organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship. NBIA serves more than 1,900 members in over 60 nations, and advances the business creation process to increase entrepreneurial success and individual opportunity, strengthening communities worldwide. Read More
Mississippi Development Authority MDA is the state of Mississippi’s economic and community development agency, providing services to businesses, communities and workers throughout Mississippi. The agency works to recruit new business to the state, and retain and expand existing Mississippi industry and business. MDA provides technical assistance to the state’s entrepreneurs and small busineses, and oversees programs that support Mississippi’s minority and women-owned businesses. MDA provides export assistance, manages the state’s energy programs and oversees programs that help its communities become more competitive. Read More

Innovative Idea

alt Every great product starts with an innovative idea. The Accelerator offers a entrepreneurial culture driven by materials science experts. Your idea starts and grows here.

Tech Development

alt Brilliant materials science ideas must be developed and tested before launching a new product. The Accelerator's staff and expertise is poised to support you through these creative and developmental phases.

Business Processes

alt Without sound business processes, even the most innovative technologies will have difficulty succeeding. The Accelerator provides access to a wealth of solid business expertise via Southern Miss' faculty and multiple business networks.

Customer Sales

alt When you're ready to manufacture your product, The Accelerator's high-bay, pilot space, and commercial shipping dock will allow you to do so on site. Ship raw materials to our dock, manufacture your product, and ship the finished product out to your customer.