MSU VentureCatalyst
About the program · 2 linked sources
The April 2026 Mississippi State news release describes MSU VentureCatalyst as a co-curricular program in Starkville for students and faculty who want to launch investor-backed companies. It says the program provides mentorship, tactical workshops, a development checklist, and up to $7,500 in funding. A Regions Foundation grant supports the program along with Startup Summit and the Million Dollar Checklist gathering in Vicksburg.
The E-Center home page names VentureCatalyst. It does not add eligibility or award rules beyond the news release.
Also known as: VentureCatalyst
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$7,500
Equity
Unknown
Application
Not specified
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-04-10
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Application and Timing
No application deadline is in the captured release or on the home page.
Participants
Mississippi State students and faculty, as stated in the release.
Funding and Equity
Up to $7,500 per the release. The release does not say whether that figure is per team or per cycle, and it does not state an equity term.
Recent Activity
The program is described as a current use of the April 2026 Regions Foundation grant.
Known Startups or Winners
None named in the release.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
Cohort dates, the per-team interpretation of the $7,500 cap, and equity are not stated. This listing is researched from public pages and is not a school-verified profile.
Program details
MSU VentureCatalyst
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News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting MSU VentureCatalyst at Mississippi State University.
2 sources
Regions Foundation grant for MSU entrepreneurship programs
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Regions Foundation grant for MSU entrepreneurship programs
April 2026 release on a $100,000 grant for VentureCatalyst, Startup Summit, and a Vicksburg founder program.
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MSU E-Center home
E-Center home page naming VentureCatalyst and linking the center to 101 McCool Hall.
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