December 22, 2025 (press release) – The Tulane Innovation Institute is accepting applications for its $50K Demo Day, scheduled for March 11, 2026, during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) at Tulane Innovation Day. Now in its third year, the event will award a $25,000 top prize to a promising startup, along with additional funding for runners-up, showcasing ventures from the greater New Orleans area that have participated in the Tulane Innovation Institute’s free mentorship programs.
The competition is open to two categories of entrepreneurs. The first category includes founders who have completed at least three individual mentoring sessions with the Institute’s Green Wave Innovation Network. Composed of Tulane University alumni, parents and local executives, the network helps turn innovative ideas into viable products and services. Any founder in the greater New Orleans community can request a consultation via The Idea Bank.