The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) has partnered with the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch the AI Innovation Hub. This statewide collaboration accelerates AI transformation in Mississippi for state agencies, higher education, and businesses through innovation, workforce training, and practical AI implementation.
The AI Innovation Hub will serve as a centralized resource to coordinate and implement AI initiatives — bridging academia, government, and industry.
Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services — AI Innovation Hub ↗
Partnership Structure
Key Components of the Partnership
AWS will fund AI application POCs using AWS landing zones operated by ITS. Higher education students gain sandbox access for hands-on experience.
AWS contributes an AI/ML curriculum for higher education, supported by MAIN, including labs, workshops, and certification pathways.
ITS, AWS, and MAIN will run workshops to explore use cases and build actionable innovation roadmaps.
A joint committee of ITS, MAIN, and AWS will guide statewide AI initiatives.
AWS investment in Mississippi’s AI/ML Local Zone data centers expands tech infrastructure and opportunity across the state.
The Hub draws inspiration from models like Massachusetts’ InnovateMA and will centralize AI use case submissions, share POC outcomes, and connect student innovators with career pathways.
The AI Innovation Hub represents a bold investment in Mississippi’s future. By aligning education, infrastructure, and innovation, this partnership empowers our institutions, agencies, and workforce to lead in the age of AI.
— Dr. Kollin Napier, Director, Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN)
Learn More
Official Press ReleaseDownload the official press release for the Mississippi AI Innovation Hub. Questions? Email InnovationHub@its.ms.gov |
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