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2024 MS Gulf Coast Regional Pitch Competition
Eight companies are collectively preparing to pitch their product concepts on May 31, 2024 with the hope of winning cash and a seat in the statewide Innovate Mississippi CoBuilders Accelerator program.The Meeting Place and Innovate Mississippi are excited to announce the official kick off of the 2024 MS Gulf Coast Regional Pitch Competition. Eight competitors from several different industries will compete this year.Competitors work with a mentor for 2 practice rounds with feedback from judges at each level to prepare for the final competition.Competition is open to the public at no cost with an audience participation component.Competition will be held live via zoom from 1-4 on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Register online: https://forms.gle/e8gHmhQX4jATWYdV6โCreating a productive and…
By: jacksonfreepress
Title: 2024 MS Gulf Coast Regional Pitch Competition
Sourced From: www.innovate.ms/2024-ms-gulf-coast-regional-pitch-competition/
Published Date: Tue, 14 May 2024 14:53:45 +0000
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