Nuclear power startup founded by SpaceX alums is building its headquarters in Bywater
September 23, 2026 — Nuclear power startup Applied Atomics, whose co-founders include a pair of former SpaceX engineers, announced Wednesday it is establishing its headquarters and training center in New Orleans̵...
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Access to Capital Connects Founders With 15 Investor Groups
September 22, 2026 — StartupNOLA and Startup Noir NOLA will host Access to Capital: Meet the VCs on Sept. 22 connecting entrepreneurs with representatives from 15 venture capital firms and angel investor groups acros...
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The Nexus Technology Cup returns to Baton Rouge with a bigger prize pool for local tech talent
September 21, 2026 — It’s not too late to apply for the Nexus Technology Cup but you’ve definitely got to get a move on. The window for submissions to the statewide competition awarding promising technical talen...
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Curate Awards $20K to Emerging Entrepreneurs
September 21, 2026 — Two emerging entrepreneurs walked away with a combined $20,000 in funding on Sept. 19, capping the first New Orleans edition of Curate Conference, a three-day personal and professional developmen...
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Nucleate Brings Brain Health Discussion to NOBIC
September 18, 2026 — Nucleate New Orleans recently brought together leaders in neuroscience, health care, public health, academia and biotechnology for a panel discussion at the New Orleans BioInnovation Center focu...
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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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