Open Season

What: We are hunting for the next BIG idea at Tulane University! Do you have an invention to make sno-balls faster, fill potholes to stay fixed forever, create a wearable technology design prototype that shows you music festival lineups in real-time, or even a quick test that tells you if seafood is safe to eat?

We are looking for bold and bright ideas for this fast and fun business pitch competition. Start thinking about your innovation, and you can compete to win prize money and mentorship from the Tulane Innovation Institute.  The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 31.  We will contact applicants the week of November 4th, to conduct a semi-final round to select ten finalists who will pitch their ideas at the Open Season Event.

Event Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 

Where:  Oak & Ale, 8118 Oak St., New Orleans 

Who: Faculty, staff, undergraduate, graduate, medical, and PhD students, postdocs, residents, fellows, and Tulane alumni who have graduated within the past two years.  

Prize: 1st place    $3,000             2nd place  $2,000             3rd place   $1,000             People’s Choice $500