The Innovation and Commercialization Park

The University of Southern Mississippi Innovation and Commercialization Park (The Innovation Park) is a technology-based economic development ecosystem designed for taking innovative technological developments from concept to commercialization. Boasting a dynamic community of academics, researchers, entrepreneurs, privately-held and publicly-traded companies, all working to bring innovations to market, The Innovation Park is an ideal location for companies striving to gain or maintain leading positions in their markets.

Focusing the synergies and resources of the University of Southern Mississippi and the innovative business community, The Innovation Park offers educational and workforce development resources, enhanced research and commercialization expertise, and high-velocity growth opportunities for participating companies.

Challenge Course at Lake Sehoy

The Challenge Course at Lake Sehoy features a low-ropes course and dual zipline for groups that are looking to enhance team morale, leadership skills, communication, and trust. Staff facilitators will guide your group through multiple problem solving activities that require group cooperation and teamwork to complete. The staff will facilitate your group in the debriefing process and encourage positive communication about the activities your group has participated in. Each reservation is customized to meet the needs and desired outcomes of your specific group. All activities and challenges will take place on the ground or on the Low Rope elements with the option of adding on our dual zip line that goes across Lake Sehoy for an additional cost. The challenge course and ziplines reservations are available to Southern Miss student, faculty, and staff groups as well as the greater Hattiesburg community.

400± acres surrounding a 100 acre recreational preserve

Opportunity Zone and NMTC qualified

Parcels available for sale and lease

Basic due diligence complete

1 mile to intersection of Interstate 59 and U.S. Highway 49 (4-lane)

4 miles from The University of Southern Mississippi campus

Four-lane boulevard traversing park

Utilities throughout park including multiple fiber optic trunks

10 miles to PIB; GPT 75 miles, JAN 88 miles, MOB 96 miles, and MSY 126 miles

88 miles to intermodal rail in Jackson

Intermodal Ports of Gulfport 78 miles, Mobile 105 miles, and New Orleans 118 miles

In order for us to optimize our offering to fit your needs, we’d like to learn more about you and your company. Please take a moment to share some basic information so that we can begin an insightful dialogue discussing the many ways that The Innovation and Commercialization Park and Accelerator can support you and your endeavors.