Noetic Technologies, Inc., located in The Accelerator, is an innovation and commercialization company. Noetic specializes in bringing new technology to market. Their leadership team’s experience includes technology development, commercialization plans, process engineering, scale up, marketing, and business strategy.
Noetic’s business structure allows the opportunity for a wide range of development structures including licensing, joint venturing, joint development, and business start-up development.
Our connections to regional and state-wide organizations can empower your organization with the knowledge of capital venues, opportunities, and strategy. Accelerator tenants will be connected with capital organizations, financial consultants, and a dynamic list of federal and state financing opportunities.
The Mississippi Polymer Institute is a full-service resource for polymer-related industries. MPI operates The Accelerator's high bay pilot/processing facility, where new products can be scaled up to commercial development quantities and tested for composition and performance characteristics. MPI provides the expertise and assistance in interpreting testing results. MPI’s services include:
| Category | Description | Output |
| Analytical Analysis |
FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) with microscope |
Functional group assignments and some structural charactistics with microscope capabilities |
| Analytical Analysis |
GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography) |
Provides molecular weight information on materials |
| Analytical Analysis |
UPLC (Ultra Performance Liquid Chromotography) |
Seperation of compounds and components with concentration information |
| Analytical Analysis |
Thermo Electron Orion 960 pH Meter |
pH measurements, titrations |
| Thermal Analysis |
DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter) |
Melting point (range), glass transition temperature, percent crystallinity |
| Thermal Analysis |
TGA (Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer) |
Degration temperature, weight loss over time/temperature |
| Thermal Analysis |
Heat Deflection Tester (HDV2) |
Determination of heat distortion temperature |
| Physical Testing |
Tensile Property Tester |
Tensile properties including tensile strength, elongation, modulus, etc. |
| Physical Testing |
Izod Impact Tester |
Impact resistance properties |
| Physical Testing |
Melt Flow Tester |
Determination of melt flow rate and subsequent measurements |
| Physical Testing |
Particle Size Analyzer |
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| Physical Testing |
Brookfield DV-1+ Viscometer |
Solution viscosity |
| Physical Testing |
Drop Dart Tester (Gardner Impact) |
Impact resistance |
| Physical Testing |
Microtrace Wet/Dry Particle Size Analyzer | Particle size determination (0.01 - 2,800 microns) |
| Physical Testing |
Mettler Toledo Density Attachement |
Determination of density |
| Physical Testing |
Gardco Type A and D Durometers |
Hardness measurement |
| Physical Testing |
MMFT (Minimum Film Formation Temperature) Apparatus |
Minimum film forming temperature determination |
| Environmental Exposure |
Constant Temperature and Humidity Chambers |
Temperature and humidity exposure and cycling |
| Sample Preparation |
Numerous capabilities |
Preparing sample geometries |
| General Laboratory Equipment |
Balances, glassware, fume hoods, rotary evaporator, etc. |
Full laboratory capabilities |
The Mississippi Polymer Institute, located in The Accelerator, is an industry outreach agency that offers expertise and services in analysis and testing, rapid prototyping, and scaling-up production. Below details MPI scaling-up and production facilities:
| Category | Description |
| Pilot Chemical Manufacturing |
20 gallon glass-lined Reactor |
| Pilot Chemical Manufacturing | 30 liter Glass Reactor |
| Pilot Chemical Manufacturing | 50 liter Glass Reactor |
| Compounding / Mixing |
2 Gallon Myers Mixer |
| Compounding / Mixing |
7 Gallon Myers Mixer |
| Polymer Processing |
85 Ton Injection Molding Machine |
| Rapid Prototyping |
Selective Laser Sintering Machines |
| Rapid Prototyping |
Rapid Metal capability (kiln) |
| Composites Processing |
12" Prepreg Line |
Compliance and Regulatory Assistance
Navigating the waters of compliance and regulatory issues can be challenging and expensive for early stage companies. The Accelerator has trained staff available to work alongside your company, and can help address these challenges before they become problems. We can even act as a liaison between your organization and the applicable regulatory agencies you will encounter. Our staff’s expertise can provide guidance to your organization in complying with regulatory issues in the following areas:
- Health and Safety
- Environmental
- Facilities Management
- Permitting
- Workforce Training and Certification
If you have questions about these services, please contact our compliance office at 601-266-7015.
Shared Facilities
Fully-furnished conference rooms, copiers and printers, kitchen facilities, equipment storage rooms, tissue culture room, hot and cold rooms, and collaboration spaces are all available to The Accelerator tenants.
Located just a few miles from campus, The Accelerator provides access to a variety of resources available at The University of Southern Mississippi. Your lease at The Accelerator includes complementary usage of Southern Miss libraries, access to rent meeting space in the elegant Thad Cochran Center and Trent Lott National Center, and discounted usage of gym facilities.
The Area Development Partnership is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for citizens of the Greater Hattiesburg Area through community and economic development. The ADP offers a complementary one year membership to tenants of The Accelerator. Membership includes one representative from your early stage company, and includes benefits such as networking opportunities and special discounts.
Events combining art and technology, regional historical industry, and other topics will offer The Accelerator's tenants opportunities to meet other tenants, business service providers, and community members via unique technology-driven events.
Many opportunities for personal development, training, and continuing education await you in The Accelerator. Seminars and workshops are hosted quarterly, in a wide range of topics including intellectual property, governmental regulation, funding sources, and Six Sigma certification. Networking events are also held regularly, allowing you to connect with other industry professionals who share your interests.