Upcoming Innovation & Entrepreneurship Events
Explore upcoming competitions, workshops, networking events and educational programs hosted by the Tulane Innovation Institute.
Venture Spotlight
Tulane Ventures x 1834 Ventures
Thursday, October 8 | 12 pm
Get an inside look at the startups backed by 1834 Ventures and Tulane Ventures, and
meet the founders behind the companies poised for growth. This new quarterly series will also include a founder q&a on the venture funding experience with Evan Nicoll, 1834 Ventures and Kimberly Gramm, Tulane Ventures.
Future-Proof Your Business for the Age of AI
Monday, October 19
9:30 am- 11:30 am
New Orleans and Company
2020 St. Charles Ave.
Generative AI is evolving fast. But what does it really mean for marketing executives & business owners focused on driving leads, appointments, or e-commerce? Search engines, content platforms, and audiences are continuously adapting – all driven by AI. As generative AI becomes embedded in tools and platforms like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Claude, etc., the traditional rules of digital visibility are shifting. Join the Tulane Innovation Institute and MoreVisibility to explore how to achieve the most effective presence possible.
Open Medical Innovation Challenge (MIC) Night
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (Applications now open)
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
Open Medical Innovation Challenge (MIC) Night is a partnership between The Tulane Innovation Institute and Tulane’s School of Medicine, John W. Deming Department of Medicine. We invite applicants from the entire Tulane community with innovative ideas to address health and wellness challenges to pitch on stage at this exciting event. The entire community is welcome to attend!
Tech Tailgate
Tulane vs. USTA
Oct. 24, 2026; Time TBD
Kick off the season with Nexus, LA.IO, and Tulane at Tech Tailgate. Connect with founders, investors, and builders shaping Louisiana's tech ecosystem and learn about accelerators and startup investment across the state before the game.
IP & Innovation Workshop Series
Join the Office of Intellectual Property Management and the Tulane Innovation Institute for an intellectual property (IP) education workshop series, emphasizing practical knowledge, interactive learning, and meaningful engagement. Open to faculty, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, and senior graduate students from all Tulane campuses and schools.
Tulane Innovation Day 2027
featuring $50K Demo Day and the
Green Wave Innovation Network Mentor Awards
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Tulane Innovation Day, presented by the Tulane Innovation Institute in partnership with the Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking, is part of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week.
This free event on March 10, 2027, is open to the entire community and will feature inspiring speakers, panel discussions, and competitions showcasing innovative ideas and successful entrepreneurs. Attendees can expect practical advice on starting ventures and insights into investment opportunities within New Orleans' startup ecosystem.
INNOVATE LOUISIANA
April 7-9, 2027
Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse
Formerly the Tulane Research Innovation and Creativity Summit, INNOVATE LOUISIANA will showcase research, innovation, and creative work from universities across Louisiana. At INNOVATE LOUISIANA, startup founders, academics, and industry executives will network, attend lightning talks, and discover findings in poster sessions. Anyone who wants to learn something new, sponsor research, license a technology, or recruit graduate talent is welcome to attend.
Entrepreneur Faculty Development Course (RE)Design Summer Institute
May 10-14, 2027
Faculty from across the university will engage in hands-on sessions exploring entrepreneurship frameworks, pedagogical strategies and practical tools for direct classroom use. The program emphasizes translating entrepreneurial thinking into cross-disciplinary course design, focusing on developing entrepreneurial mindsets, leveraging ecosystems to support student success, and creating engaging, impactful syllabi. Participants will receive a $1,000 stipend for successfully (re)designing a syllabus for a course offered in the 2027-2028 academic year.
Provost's Proof of Concept Fund
Fall application cycle is now open
The Tulane Innovation Institute's Provost’s Proof of Concept (PPOC) Fund awards grants of up to $50,000 to help advance promising ideas and technologies to become market-ready. Tulane community members (faculty, staff, trainees/students) can apply.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Webinars
Online | Free
Join expert guests who will discuss concepts ranging from startup marketing, business legal structure, IP protection, and fundraising. These free educational sessions are open to everyone, providing a great opportunity to meet individuals at Tulane and New Orleans who are also interested in innovation.