3rd NSpire Startup Slam

About

The 3rd NSpire Startup Slam, organized by STartUP Northshore, is a pitch competition aimed at supporting startups in the Northshore region of Louisiana, offering over $100,000 in non-dilutive prizes, including cash funding and professional services, while providing valuable networking opportunities with industry leaders and investors to help accelerate business growth.

Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in a live pitch competition showcasing innovative projects
• Networking with industry leaders, investors, and successful entrepreneurs
• Compete for a non-dilutive prize package worth over $100,000, including $50,000 in cash funding and a suite of professional services
• Access to mentorship and guidance from industry experts and investors to accelerate business growth

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a legally registered business
• Startup must be less than 5 years old or a new department/entity of an existing business
• Annual revenue must be less than $1 million
• Nonprofits and previous winners are not eligible
• Must actively participate in the STartUP Northshore ecosystem
• Must operate or be willing to relocate to the Northshore region (including St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington Parish) and commit to operating for at least two years