Igniting entrepreneurial journeys.
Shaping and empowering Mississippi’s next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
TEACHERS
Take your students’ entrepreneurship experience to the next level by becoming a Master Teacher of Entrepreneurship (MTEnt)!
SPONSORS
Enrich the lives of aspiring young entrepreneurs across Mississippi through your support of world-class opportunities and resources!
VOLUNTEERS
Join a statewide network of entrepreneurs, business mentors, and community stakeholders!
What teachers are saying
“This opportunity gave my seniors a new perspective on their Engineering Design and Development capstone projects. Instead of just developing and building a product that works, they had to develop something that was marketable. They quickly learned that these are two very different distinctions. Several were inspired to think about patenting or marketing their products in the future. We definitely want to be involved in the SEP again next year.”
Michelle R.
Madison Central High School
“The SEP has helped me to be a better teacher in the classroom as well as have more student participation. I felt like we were in a real life episode of ‘Shark Tank.’ I will look forward to this every year.”
Kali H.
New Hope High School
“The SEP is one of the greatest opportunities and contributions ever made to our youth and to our communities. This program reminds our students that their talents are worthy of financial gain and are valuable to our economic growth. When they win, we as a society win.”
Clementine F.
Biloxi High School
“This was my first SEP State Competition, and it was the single best competitive event I’ve ever attended. This competition gave my students so much, including a new network, confidence, and live business experience.”
Donna B.
Poplarville High School
SEP | Southern Entrepreneurship Program
Igniting entrepreneurial journeys. Shaping and empowering Mississippi’s next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
Contact
118 College Dr. #5021
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
hatchery@usm.edu
(601) 266-6055
Monday – Friday
8 AM – 5 PM
SEP | Southern Entrepreneurship Program 