EMPOWERING HIGH-TECH INNOVATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
Realizing the Potential of Ideas
Thad Cochran Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology (MCITy) Unleashes Entrepreneurs and Innovators to Transform Ideas into Businesses.
Moving Ideas to Business Implementation
Supporting small business growth with expert guidance from idea development to market success.
Accelerating New Starts and Existing Industries
Streamlining licensing, contracting, and resources for ERDC and IHL technologies to fuel startups.
Training Mississippi’s Next Generation Workforce
Training in advanced manufacturing, data analytics, and emerging industries, bridging education gaps.
About Us
Who We are
Thad Cochran Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology (MCITy) is an Idea Factory where innovators and entrepreneurs collaborate to turn groundbreaking ideas into thriving businesses. Located in Vicksburg, Mississippi—a hub of engineering excellence—we connect top talent with world-class resources to accelerate innovation and create lasting economic impact.
What does MCITy Do?
MCITy empowers the next generation of tech talent and entrepreneurs, driving innovation through research, technology commercialization, and regional economic growth. Our work not only fosters groundbreaking advancements but also creates jobs and strengthens the state’s economy.
Develop Innovators’ Ideas
Innovators may leverage MCITy’s unique relationship with researchers and business expertise to develop their unique product ideas and bring them to market.
Cybersecurity Training Program
Rust College, MCITy, and Cisco are teaming up to tackle Mississippi’s 2,186 unfilled cybersecurity jobs and a nationwide gap of nearly 470,000.
Our Partners
Together, Unleashing Mississippi’s Talent to Transform Ideas into Impact
Through partnerships with organizations like ERDCWERX, MSU E-center, the Mississippi Research Consortium, and Hinds Community College, MCITy bridges the gap between innovation and industry. Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking technology or an innovator with a market-ready idea, our network opens doors to unparalleled opportunities.
Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Join us at MCITy and be part of a transformative journey. Together, we’re building businesses, empowering communities, and shaping the future.
Get Involved
Our Vision for Mississippi
We ask one thing: make Mississippi a central part of your business journey. MCITy was created in collaboration with the state’s economic development initiatives to foster local innovation.
As your ideas grow into successful ventures, we strive for Mississippians to reap the rewards, creating jobs, opportunities, and a brighter future for our community.
Business Startup Support
Tech Startup Support in Vicksburg, MS Empowering Innovation, Growth, and Entrepreneurship
Innovation begins with possibility… And at MCITy, a Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology, that possibility becomes progress.
Located in Vicksburg, MS, we bring together creativity, research, and entrepreneurship to transform bold ideas into real-world results. With programs like our forward-thinking tech startup support, we help innovators move from concept to commercialization through access to mentorship, funding pathways, and collaborative partnerships. Every program we design aims to inspire innovation while equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and confidence to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace.
We actively drive regional growth through tailored business development support, empowering both new ventures and established industries to reach their full potential. Our community-driven approach connects entrepreneurs with the right networks, resources, and expertise to expand and adapt successfully.
By fostering strong relationships with universities, industry leaders, and local talent, we ensure that innovation remains the driving force behind regional progress. Through innovative workforce training initiatives, we prepare individuals with practical, high-demand skills that shape the workforce of tomorrow right here near Vicksburg.
As an established economic development hub, we play a leading role in advancing Mississippi’s innovation economy through education, technology, and collaboration. Our inclusive approach ensures that every initiative strengthens local resilience and drives lasting opportunity. As a premier workforce development center, we focus on building talent pipelines across multiple industries to meet the growing needs of our state. Programs like cybersecurity and data science training empower professionals to excel in the evolving digital landscape while meeting the state’s growing technical needs.
Join us and take the next step toward innovation and growth. To speak with our staff and discover how we can support your leadership, learning, and development in this situation, visit our center in Vicksburg, MS, or contact us at 601-501-6248.
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Inspiring tales of transformation
Explore how MCITy has empowered innovators, accelerated businesses, and strengthened Mississippi’s economy, one success at a time.
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