Nexus Technology Cup
The Nexus Technology Cup is a statewide competition designed to surface and support real technical talent in Louisiana. It brings together high school students, college teams, and founders who are actively building software, hardware, and technology-enabled solutions.
Open Track
For founders and independent builders developing scalable, market-ready technology.
- Open to Louisiana-based entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and independent developers.
- Teams may include professionals, hobbyists, and industry enthusiasts.
- Projects must be in the prototype stage or beyond (no conceptual-only ideas).
College Track
For university teams applying technical knowledge to practical, deployable use cases.
- Open to students currently enrolled in a Louisiana college, university, or technical school (undergraduate or graduate).
- Teams may be interdisciplinary, including students from different majors (e.g., computer science, engineering, business).
- Teams may consist of other students from Louisiana colleges and universities.
- Projects should focus on solving real-world problems and have potential for scalability and commercialization.
- Applicants must have a faculty advisor
High School Demonstrations
For student teams developing early technical skills through real-world problem solving.
- Open to students enrolled in public or private high schools in Louisiana.
- Home-schooled students are welcome to participate.
- Projects must demonstrate technical innovation in hardware or software.
- All projects must be student-led (teachers or external professionals may advise but not contribute).
- School clubs and groups are eligible to participate.
- Applicants must have a faculty advisor
Date
- Dec 14 - 16 2026
Time
- All Day
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