Tulane Innovation Institute $50K Demo Day

About

The Tulane Innovation Institute's $50K Demo Day is a competition designed to support startups in the Greater New Orleans area, offering a total prize of $50,000, free mentorship, and opportunities to showcase to investors, making it an excellent platform for entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support: Total prize money of $50,000, with $25,000 for the top prize
• 🎓 Mentorship Program: Access to free mentorship, educational programs, funding opportunities, and networking resources
• 🌐 Network Access: Opportunity to showcase to investors and the ecosystem during Demo Day
• 📈 Business Support: Assistance in turning ideas into scalable businesses
• 🎤 Exposure Opportunities: Past participants have successfully secured funding, expanded operations, and brought products to market

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility: Open to entrepreneurs from the Greater New Orleans area
• 💼 Business Stage: Must have made progress such as developing prototypes, customer testing, or building a business model
• 👥 Mentorship Requirement: Must have completed at least three personal mentoring sessions with the Green Wave Innovation Network
• 🏢 Team Requirements: Startup teams can have up to five industry expert mentors for structured guidance
• 🎓 Program Participation: Participation in the Startup Team Mentoring program is required for some applicants

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend the Demo Day event on March 11, 2026, in New Orleans
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Must present at the Demo Day to showcase the startup to potential investors
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Commitment to participate in the mentoring program for a year
• 💵 Application Fee
• No application fee is required to apply

Target Region

Greater New Orleans

Target Sector

Technology, Healthcare, Climate, Energy