Upcoming events
Innovation Open Mic
The NSF Mid-South I-Corps Hub hosts a monthly Innovation Open Mic event, inviting aspiring innovators from across the mid-south to present their ideas and projects to a panel of entrepreneurial experts and mentors. Whether it’s a business, non-profit, technology, or invention, all ideas are welcome. Presenters receive valuable feedback from the mentor panel to refine and enhance their projects.
Currently held virtually via Zoom, Innovation Open Mic is open to all students, faculty, and staff from schools and universities throughout the mid-south region of the United States.
National I-Corps Info Webinar
Join Mid-South Hub Director, Charleson Bell, to learn more about NSF's National Innovation-Corps Program, an immersive entrepreneurial training program and $50,000 grant for research commercialization!
Wednesday, April 23rd at 2pm CT
National I-Corps Info Webinar (Copy)
Join Mid-South Hub Director, Charleson Bell, to learn more about NSF's National Innovation-Corps Program, an immersive entrepreneurial training program and $50,000 grant for research commercialization!
Wednesday, June 17th at 2pm CT
SXSW Immersive Cohort
Are you ready to take your ideas to the next level? All university-affiliated innovators are invited to apply now for the chance to join our immersive cohort at South by Southwest—the global hub for dreamers, innovators, and changemakers. Spend a week refining your innovation, conducting customer discovery, and connecting with industry leaders, mentors, and peers—all against the backdrop of the world’s premier festival for creativity and technology.
March 8th - March 14th | Austin, TX
Application deadline: Jan. 24th, 2025
All expenses paid. Your journey to innovation starts here.
Innovation Open Mic
The NSF Mid-South I-Corps Hub hosts a monthly Innovation Open Mic event, inviting aspiring innovators from across the mid-south to present their ideas and projects to a panel of entrepreneurial experts and mentors. Whether it’s a business, non-profit, technology, or invention, all ideas are welcome. Presenters receive valuable feedback from the mentor panel to refine and enhance their projects.
Currently held virtually via Zoom, Innovation Open Mic is open to all students, faculty, and staff from schools and universities throughout the mid-south region of the United States.
Launch Blue Industry Transformation Accelerator App Due
Launch Blue’s Industry Transformation Accelerator is designed to provide early-stage tech startups with in-depth insights on securing their first corporate clients.
Through the virtual 7-week program, startup founders will develop strategies for pilot projects, dilutive and nondilutive funding, and technology adoption—culminating in a pitch to Launch Blue’s corporate innovation partners. Click here to learn more.
Launch Blue Industry Transformation Accelerator Info Session
February 12
12pm ET (11am CT)
Virtual via Zoom
Through the 7-week program, startup founders will develop strategies for pilot projects, dilutive and nondilutive funding, and technology adoption
Innovation Open Mic
The NSF Mid-South I-Corps Hub hosts a monthly Innovation Open Mic event, inviting aspiring innovators from across the mid-south to present their ideas and projects to a panel of entrepreneurial experts and mentors. Whether it’s a business, non-profit, technology, or invention, all ideas are welcome. Presenters receive valuable feedback from the mentor panel to refine and enhance their projects.
Currently held virtually via Zoom, Innovation Open Mic is open to all students, faculty, and staff from schools and universities throughout the mid-south region of the United States.
CREST Biotechnician Bootcamp App Due
Duration: 4 weeks | March 3 - 28, 2025
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
The CREST Biotechnician Bootcamp offers a transformative learning experience for individuals with little to no biology background, preparing them for entry-level roles in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors. Over 4 weeks, accepted fellows will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, meeting the competencies required for emerging biotech jobs. Participants will receive $20/hour throughout the program.
Click here to apply for the 2025 Cohort