Location
McCool Hall, Mississippi State University; The Mill Conference Center, Starkville, MS
Hosted by the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach, this year's Startup Summit will feature TWO competitions--expanding our reach to both state and national levels.
Event Details:
- Dates: Thursday, April 24, 2025 (Mississippi Made) & Friday, April 25, 2025 (Bulldog Business National Pitch Competition and Reception)
- Where: McCool Hall, Mississippi State University; The Mill Conference Center, Starkville, MS
- Prizes: Cash, Mentorship, Travel Funding, etc.
- Reception: Free networking reception open to the public to celebrate all the contestants and small businesses.
- Deadline to Apply: March 25th
Mississippi Made – Thursday, April 24, 2025
Mississippi's finest entrepreneurs, it’s your time to shine! The Mississippi Made competition is open to all startups based in Mississippi. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for local innovators to showcase their ideas, pitch to top-tier investors, and compete for incredible prizes that can fuel the next big business.
Eligibility: Startups based in Mississippi.
Highlights:
- Open to all ages
- Pitch your business to a panel of renowned investors and industry leaders.
- Gain exposure to a network of potential partners, collaborators, and customers.
- Compete for cash prizes, mentorship, and other resources to accelerate your startup’s growth.
Bulldog Business National Pitch Competition – Friday, April 25, 2025
Calling all college student entrepreneurs across the country! Bulldog Business National is your chance to go head-to-head with the brightest minds in student startups from all over the U.S. Whether you're developing an app, launching a new product, or revolutionizing an industry, we want to see your innovation in action.
Eligibility: College student startups from across the nation.
Highlights:
- Compete for the prestigious Bulldog Business title and national recognition.
- $3,000 in travel expenses to help you attend the event and take your idea to the next level.
- Network with top investors, advisors, and other ambitious student entrepreneurs.
- Prizes, mentorship, and resources to elevate your startup’s potential.
For more information or to register, visit https://ecenter.msstate.edu/startupsummit/