Partner Spotlight: How Mississippi Polymer Institute: Building What’s Next

What does it take to turn an idea into a scalable product company? In this Partner Spotlight, Innovate Mississippi sits down with leaders from Mississippi Polymer Institute (MPI) and The Accelerator at The University of Southern Mississippi’s Innovation and Commercialization Park to discuss how they help founders move from concept to commercialization. From garage-stage ideas to established manufacturers, MPI supports entrepreneurs through: • Product testing and development • Materials science expertise • Lab and production space • Commercialization support • Entrepreneurial programming and networking Learn how MPI is helping strengthen Mississippi’s startup ecosystem and advanced manufacturing economy while supporting founders across the state. Guests: • Monica Tisack, Executive Director, Mississippi Polymer Institute • Caitlyn Shirley, Business Development Manager • Robbie McDonald, Entrepreneurial Program Manager Learn more about Innovate Mississippi: https://www.innovate.ms/stories/