Tulane Innovation Institute Founder Lab

Founder Lab accelerates the commercialization of Tulane research by recruiting experienced entrepreneurs to lead ventures with promising Tulane-created technologies that can make a positive societal impact. 

Become a Founder Lab Entrepreneur-in-Residence and advance innovative technologies toward commercialization. 

Register for a virtual information session on 
Wednesday, August 26, at 3:30 pm -or-
Wednesday, September 2, at 12:30 pm  
to learn more about this six-month program that starts on September 24, 2026. 

Can't make the Zoom session? Email Scott Clark at cclark16@tulane.edu for additional information.

Founder Lab

The Founder Lab, a venture lab model, serves as a bridge between academia and industry, enabling researchers, students, and high-impact operators to:

• Translate technology discoveries into impact-driven startups

• Navigate the early stages of entrepreneurship business model development in a compressed 6-month period

• Access institutional resources to de-risk commercialization efforts

• Access an on-ramp for funding to Tulane Ventures

• A unique paid opportunity to lead a startup with technology from a leading R1 research institution.

If you are an experienced startup entrepreneur or Tulane faculty member interested in learning about the Founder Lab, contact Scott Clark.