TULANE INNOVATION DAY
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
March 11, 2026
This free event 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.
TULANE RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND CREATIVITY SUMMIT
APRIL 15-16, 2026
Now accepting abstracts and registration
The 4th annual Tulane Research, Innovation, and Creativity Summit (TRICS) will be held on Tulane University’s uptown campus in the Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. The event will showcase the breadth and depth of research, innovation, and creativity from disciplines, departments, units, and schools across Tulane University. Graduate students, undergraduate students, trainees (postdocs, residents, and fellows), faculty, and research staff will present their research, scholarship, and achievements. TRICS will also include networking events, posters, pitch competitions, and presentations.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
April 15, 2026
Applications to pitch are now open
Open Medical Innovation Challenge (OPEN MIC) night is a partnership between The Tulane University Innovation Institute and Tulane’s School of Medicine, John W. Deming Department of Medicine. We seek applicants with innovative ideas for addressing various human health and wellness challenges. Submit your idea today or save the date to join us to cheer on the finalists.
PROVOST'S PROOF OF CONCEPT FUND
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.
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.
