University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive public research university serving the Gulf South with campuses in Hattiesburg and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Industry engages through an on-campus innovation and commercialization park offering wet labs, pilot-scale space, and a business incubator, complemented by a dedicated corporate engagement function. Coastal facilities and field stations position researchers alongside major ports and maritime operations, enabling at-sea testing and rapid, industry-informed prototyping. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation with flexible agreements to speed adoption.