StartupNOLA Plans Events Through End of 2026
October 21, 2026 — StartupNOLA and its regional partners have announced a series of events for the remainder of 2026 aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, connecting startup founders with investors and business leaders,...
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Biotech and healthtech lead Louisiana Q3 venture capital
October 20, 2026 — Louisiana startups raised $6.9 million across 10 deals in this year’s third quarter, with big wins for biotech and healthcare. Two raises accounted for nearly three-quarters of that total, accord...
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$20K R:3 River, Road, Rail Pitch Deadline Extended
October 16, 2026 — The World Trade Center New Orleans, StartupNOLA and the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst (GCDC) have extended the application deadline for the 2026 R3: River, Road, Rail Pitch Competition to Tuesday, Oc...
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JEDCO Unveils Churchill Innovation & Research Campus
October 15, 2026 — The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has unveiled the Churchill Innovation & Research Campus (CIRC), a new identity for one of Greater New Orleans’ largest remaining g...
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Luke Villermin wants to buy a business — and he has $100M to spend
October 13, 2026 — Being a builder and being a founder don’t always go hand in hand. For some entrepreneurs, building means starting with an idea, raising money and creating a company from the ground up. For Luke V...
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GREATER NEW ORLEANS IS A LAUNCHPAD FOR INNOVATION
Greater New Orleans is a hub of world-renowned creativity, high-tech and deep-science startups, and yes – a literal launchpad for innovation as we build the Artemis rockets to put the first Woman and Person of Color on the Moon and human on Mars.
In tandem with statewide innovation efforts, local parishes operate successful entrepreneurship initiatives. From Jefferson Parish‘s business incubator to St. Bernard‘s startup competition to St. Tammany‘s dynamic programming, each add heft to the collective innovation ecosystem.
StartupNOLA serves as your gateway to this dynamic landscape, connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators to the resources and opportunities that drive success.
Investors
From low business costs to incentives that provide cash back on payroll, every dollar you spend on startups in Greater New Orleans goes farther than in other markets.
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Founders
Come join an ecosystem aligned at the statewide, regional, and local levels – filled with allies that are here to help you create and grow the business idea of your dreams.
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Talent
Want to help turn a small team into the next big thing? Dozens of local startups are looking for professionals just like you to help them aggressively scale up.
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Check out dozens of Greater New Orleans startups that are solving real-world problems.
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Meet the organizations that help startups build a foundation and grow efficiently.
