Camgian Corporation, a software developer specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning, announced Tuesday it will be expanding operations in Starkville with a $2.5 million investment.
“Camgian continues to experience strong growth in Mississippi! With the expansion of our Starkville headquarters, we are excited to drive innovation and create new opportunities for the future,” Camgian Corporation CEO Gary Butler said, per a press release.
Founded in 2006, the Mississippi-based company plans for the expansion to create 15 jobs. The project will include enhanced infrastructure, specifically upgrading Camgian’s high-performance computing capacity to support large-scale AI model training and testing capabilities to keep pace with a rapidly growing market.
“AI and machine learning provide groundbreaking solutions for business, military, and logistical challenges. Mississippi is investing in innovation and remains committed to fostering the safe and secure advancement of this technology,” Gov. Tate Reeves said. “Mississippi is rapidly becoming recognized worldwide as a leader in AI and machine learning, and Camgian’s latest investment further strengthens our foothold in this high-tech field.”
Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance to Camgian’s expansion through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive program. The city of Starkville and Oktibbeha County are also helping the project come to fruition within a three-year timespan.
“MDA is excited to support Camgian as the company advances its innovative AI solutions. Mississippi harnessing technologies of the future, and this exciting announcement serves as another reminder to the world that our state is a competitive place to build and grow a high-tech business,” MDA executive director Bill Cork said. “We thank the Camgian team for once again leveraging the many competitive advantages offered by a Mississippi location and for bringing more than a dozen exciting job opportunities to Oktibbeha County.”
