Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions, Stennis Office

Expertise: remote sensing/geospatial technologies
Type: consortium
Address: Building 1210, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529
Overview: Since 1998, the state of Mississippi has nurtured the growth of a cluster of high-tech companies in the
geospatial technology industry. The Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions (EIGS) is the program that
coordinates the activities of this cluster. EIGS works with private companies as well as university research
programs, state agencies, and other related organizations to support geospatial technology research and
business development. EIGS was established in 2003 to provide similar, but enhanced support previously
provided by its predecessor, the Mississippi Space Commerce Initiative.
Facilities/equipment: Affiliated with geospatial/remote sensing research labs at Delta State University, Jackson
State University, Mississippi State University, The University of Mississippi and University of Southern Mississippi.
Phone: 228.688.3061
Contact: Chris Harvey, assistant director
E-mail: cmh@olemiss.edu
Web site: http://www.eigs.olemiss.edu