March 17, 2026 – The New Orleans BioInnovation Center has opened applications for BioChallenge 2026, its flagship global pitch competition for early-stage neurotechnology and brain health startups, with more than $100,000 in non-dilutive funding and other support available to finalists and winners.
Held Oct. 29 at NOBIC’s New Orleans facility, the competition is open to all early-stage startups working in neurotechnology and brain health, no matter where they are based.