Mississippi State University Advanced Research & Development Corporation

Mississippi State University Advanced Research & Development Corporation is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since May 11, 2017, with its registration set to expire on November 19, 2025. Located in Starkville, Mississippi, the organization is associated with Mississippi State University and focuses on advancing research and development initiatives. While specific details about the corporation's internal structure are limited, its primary purpose appears to be supporting research and innovation through federal grant mechanisms, particularly in technology and manufacturing sectors.

The organization has received significant federal grant awards, most notably a National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines Development Award in May 2023 focused on advancing autonomous technologies for advanced manufacturing in North Mississippi. This $662 project, nicknamed Engine 662, aims to catalyze innovation among industrial, academic, and economic development organizations by improving manufacturing efficiency, developing new technologies, and upskilling the workforce. The corporation has also engaged in sub-grant awards with partners like Georgia Tech Research Corporation and Mississippi State University, participating in research projects spanning diverse scientific domains. These sub-awards have included collaborative research on topics such as nitrogen-fixing symbiosis and veterinary medical studies, demonstrating the organization's capacity to support complex, interdisciplinary research initiatives across agricultural, technological, and medical research fields. The sub-grant work involves detailed scientific investigations, including roles for principal investigators, graduate students, and laboratory managers in conducting specialized research projects.