PROVOST'S PROOF OF CONCEPT FUND
APPLICATIONS WILL REOPEN JULY 2025
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.
IP & INNOVATION WORKSHOP SERIES
Starting Wednesday, July 16 | Tidewater Building Downtown
More details coming soon!
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.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
OCTOBER 28, 2025
Applications to pitch will open late August 2025
Open Medical Innovation Challenge (OPEN MIC) night is a partnership between the Tulane Innovation Institute and Tulane’s School of Medicine, John W. Deming Department of Medicine. We are looking for applicants with innovative ideas for addressing human health and wellness challenges. This event is hosted twice a year. The Spring 2026 event will take place during the Tulane Research, Innovation, and Creativity Summit.
OPEN SEASON 2026
January 28, 2025
Applications to pitch will open October 8
We are hunting for the next BIG idea at Tulane University! Bold and bright ideas will compete at 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.
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. Read more about the 2025 event here.
TULANE RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND CREATIVITY SUMMIT
APRIL 14-16, 2026
The 4th annual Tulane Research, Innovation, and Creativity Summit (TRICS) will be held on Tulane University’s uptown campus 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.
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. Stay tuned for the Fall/Spring 2025/26 schedule to register for our upcoming sessions.
