JACKSON, Miss. - ‘Pitch in the V-Quad' innovative energy competition, supported by the Energy Program for Innovation Clusters Prize from the U.S. Department of Energy, is an opportunity for innovators to showcase potential advancements in energy and agriculture technology. The Mississippi Development Authority awarded a $7,500 grant to Magna Gold Oil of Meridian, whose pitch was focused on a patented process in recycling roofing shingles. MDA also awarded $7,500 to a team of scientists from Mississippi State University that has patented a cost-effective process to produce biomass-based graphene nanomaterials using renewable and sustainable by-products from the wood product industry. Graphene significantly improves the properties of concrete. A $10,000 grant was awarded to ConnectVNA of Jackson. ConnectVNA is creating a digital workflow via an online portal, synced with oil and gas business management software. The company is developing affordable and effective tools for upstream and midstream O&G companies to help move to more seamless interactions with owners and stakeholders, vendors and employees. V-Quad is a partnership of private industry and public institutions with the goal of supporting Mississippi entrepreneurs launching businesses that focus on energy- and agriculture-related technologies. (Source: Mississippi.org 09/07/21) Mississippi Development Authority awards grants to V-Quad competition winners | Mighty Mississippi
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