Tulane University's faculty and students have a rich track record of uncovering groundbreaking discoveries that have significantly influenced various industries. Our expertise spans the AI/computer science, biomedicine, engineering, and healthcare sectors. The Tulane Innovation Institute collaborates closely with Tulane's academic community, facilitating partnerships and nurturing innovations.
At Tulane, innovation doesn't stop at discovery; it thrives through collaboration. Our dedicated team at the Innovation Institute supports faculty and students in navigating the commercialization process. Whether it's guiding them towards forming a startup as a university spinout or forging partnerships with corporate entities, we ensure that promising technologies find the right path to development and impact.
The Tulane Innovation Institute is also available to assist businesses in finding new technologies that align with their objectives. To learn more about available licensed technologies and innovations or partner with the Tulane Innovation Institute through corporate-sponsored research, email innovation@tulane.edu.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking and exciting program transforming local high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs. Through the year-long program, students generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors, and launch their own companies. Click here for more information.
Tulane Ventures:
Tulane Ventures is the home of the Tulane Seed Fund, the inaugural venture fund for Tulane Ventures. The seed fund is focused exclusively on investing in New Orleans tech-enabled startups in the health/medical, energy, and artificial intelligence industries.
Community Council:
TUII’s Community Council consists of New Orleans community members who provide perspectives and ideas on how TUII can support and help grow the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Click here for more information.
