Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is a comprehensive public land‑grant research university based in Starkville with a large residential campus and a statewide footprint. Industry connects through an adjacent research and technology park that co‑locates corporate tenants with university labs, prototyping spaces, and co‑op and internship pipelines. As the state’s land‑grant, MSU runs an extensive extension network and experiment stations that offer field‑scale testbeds and rapid access to partners across Mississippi. Research is supported by competitive funding from agencies such as NSF, USDA, DoD, and DOE. A dedicated technology transfer office streamlines IP, licensing, and startup formation, with corporate engagement staff shaping sponsored research.