February 20, 2026 – As universities across the country increasingly position themselves as engines of regional economic growth, Loyola University New Orleans is continuing its push to cultivate early-stage ventures through its 2026 Wolf Pack LaunchU startup boot camp.
The free incubator program, now in its fifth year and presented by Dr. Bobby and Lori Kent Savoie, longtime supporters of entrepreneurship and business education, offers participants the opportunity to compete for $34,000 in non-dilutive seed funding. This capital and the LaunchU program are designed to help move ideas from concept to market while retaining entrepreneurial talent in the New Orleans region.