Upcoming Innovation & Entrepreneurship Events
NIH SBIR/STTR | Proposal Preparation Intensive
Hosted by Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
Wednesday, May 13
10 AM – 4 PM
New Orleans BioInnovation Center
This intensive workshop covers key program insights and strategies for building a competitive, NIH-aligned proposal. Whether you’re targeting the September deadline or planning ahead, now is the time to start. Led by Shannon Bass, Executive Consultant and Co-owner at BBCetc., the session will teach attendees to align proposals with reviewer expectations, approach each section of the application effectively, and avoid common pitfalls.
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. The next application cycle will open on May 1, 2026.
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.
