May 19, 2025 (press release) — STartUP Northshore has announced a new strategic partnership with Founder Institute–Louisiana, one of the world’s leading pre-seed startup accelerators. Through this collaboration, STartUP Northshore will serve as the exclusive economic development and entrepreneurial support organization partner for the Northshore region, supporting early-stage founders across St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes.
This partnership enables Founder Institute–Louisiana to run up to two “FI Core” accelerator programs in the region over the next year. These intensive, 3-month programs combine structured startup sprints with expert mentorship and investor feedback to help founders validate their ideas, build scalable companies, and prepare for future investment.