AI Innovation Hub
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) Launches AI Innovation Hub with Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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.
Get Involved
Submit an AI use case, request training, or share a problem statement by completing one of the forms below.
All submissions will be reviewed by the MS Innovation Hub team.
Questions? Email InnovationHub@its.ms.gov.
Key Components of the Partnership
- Proof of Concept (POC) Investment: AWS will fund AI application POCs using AWS landing zones operated by ITS. Higher education students gain sandbox access for hands-on experience.
- Educational Investment: AWS contributes an AI/ML curriculum for higher education, supported by MAIN, including labs, workshops, and certification pathways.
- Digital Innovation Team Support: ITS, AWS, and MAIN will run workshops to explore use cases and build actionable innovation roadmaps.
- AWS Advisory Committee: A joint committee (ITS, MAIN, AWS) will guide statewide AI initiatives.
- Economic Impact: AWS investment in Mississippi’s AI/ML Local Zone data centers expands tech infrastructure and opportunity.
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,” said Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). “By aligning education, infrastructure, and innovation, this partnership empowers our institutions, agencies, and workforce to lead in the age of AI.”
Interested in learning more? Contact InnovationHub@its.ms.gov.
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