Research is a worthy pursuit, but it is the actualization of such research – bringing knowledge full circle and into the marketplace – that transforms industries and economies alike.

The Garden is a commercialization initiative of The University of Southern Mississippi Research Foundation. It is this focus that sets The Garden apart from typical research parks. The Garden seeks to create, capture and commercialize the knowledge and expertise of University research, including the world-renowned polymer science and engineering breakthroughs at The University of Southern Mississippi. It indeed is the connector; hunting the daring visionaries of our time and helping them cross the boundary of thought and make the leap into action.