Tulane Innovation Institute Venture Mentoring
The Tulane Innovation Institute Venture Mentoring program connects high-potential founders preparing to raise their seed round with experienced executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. Ventures that successfully complete the program are prepared to apply for a $25,000 SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) from Tulane Ventures and 1834 Ventures.
6-Month Program
Cohort One | Jan ‘27 - June ‘27
Cohort Two | July ‘27 - Dec ‘27
Applications for the first cohort will open in September 2026
We are currently seeking experienced professionals with expertise that can help early-stage ventures build toward investment readiness.
Become a Venture Mentor
Great startups don't just need capital—they need experienced mentors. We're looking for accomplished investors, founders, executives, and operators who want to help shape the next generation of Louisiana startups and make them investment-ready! This is more than mentorship. It's an opportunity to work alongside a small team of experts to prepare promising ventures for institutional investment by providing guidance on fundraising strategy, financial modeling, IP and legal strategy, pitching to investors, and more.
Receive Venture Mentorship
Selected founders will be grouped with 3-5 experts to help you become an investment-ready and scalable company. You will meet virtually 1x per month to review a concrete deliverable and will receive monthly support on investment-readiness topics.
Founders will acquire the knowledge to prepare a cap table and financial modeling, pitch to venture capitalists, prepare data rooms, and develop co-investor strategies.