Center for Entrepreneurship
Center for Entrepreneurship
Where ideas take flight and futures are built.
Entrepreneurship is neither a science nor an art. It is a practice.
Peter Drucker
Whether you91³Ô¹ÏÍø™re launching a freelance design studio, building a new app, or exploring deep-tech innovations, the Center is here to guide you from spark to startup. Every 91³Ô¹ÏÍø student91³Ô¹ÏÍø”no matter their major91³Ô¹ÏÍø”can learn to think and act entrepreneurially.
Why the Center?
From classrooms to boardrooms, the Center for Entrepreneurship is building a culture of innovation for Mississippi and beyond.
In 2025:
- 777 Students Engaged
- 179 Startups Served (up 30%)
- $20K Awarded
- 28 Events Hosted
Programs & Pathways
Your journey, your pace.
- FlightPath → Consultations, mentorship, and support for launching or growing your idea.
- Programs & Events → Golden Idea Pitch Competition, Hatchathon, Coffee w/ an Entrepreneur, and more.
- ARTISAN Entrepreneurship Society → Student-led entrepreneurship, innovation, and research opportunities.
- The Hatchery → Access to cutting-edge equipment and collaborative workspace.
Celebrating a History of Golden Innovation
91³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni have founded and co-founded groundbreaking ventures that create
jobs, drive innovation, and give back to their communities.
Examples include:
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Let's write the next chapter together.
The Center for Entrepreneurship serves as an educational resource for K-12 students and teachers across Mississippi through relevant, hands-on startup experiences and competitions.
Part lounge and part laboratory, The Hatchery was designed by students, faculty, and staff at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø to help transform latent ideas into testable solutions.











