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Mississippi SMART Business Act – Academic Research Investor Rebate

25% cash rebate on qualified research and development costs for companies partnering with a Mississippi public university, up to $1,000,000 per applicant.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

For-profit companies subject to Mississippi income or franchise tax that enter into a qualifying research agreement with a Mississippi public university or research corporation.

Requirements

  • Company must be subject to Mississippi income or franchise tax
  • Must have an approved research agreement with a Mississippi public university
  • Name on research agreement must match name on payment check to university