Green Wave Innovation Network Mentors


Learn more about becoming a GWIN Mentor

The Green Wave Innovation Network (GWIN) is at the heart of our supportive ecosystem at the Innovation Institute, providing mentorship and resources that are essential for an entrepreneur’s growth. GWIN is committed to helping entrepreneurial Tulane students, faculty, researchers, and community members by sharing their insights, industry expertise, and connections, turning promising innovations into successful business ventures. Click the Get Started button below to fill out our interest form so we can connect you with suitable volunteer opportunities and ventures that match your talents. 

Work with our GWIN mentors

GWIN offers a variety of engagement opportunities tailored to its members, all designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs on their startup journey. These opportunities are carefully developed to give members a wide range of options, each requiring a different level of time commitment. See below to find the GWIN opportunity that best matches your skills and interests! Are you looking to receive mentorship? Click here to apply and learn more about our Startup Team Mentoring program.

GWIN Mentor Opportunities

Startup Team Mentors

Modeled after MIT’s proven Venture Mentoring Service, this initiative pairs 4-5 GWIN mentors with early-stage startup teams to expertly navigate the complexities of the startup process.

Estimated Time Commitment: 8 hours of mentor training.

Provost’s Proof of Concept Reviewer

Technical and business experts assess applications for a $50,000 technology development grant.

Estimated Time Commitment: 10 hours per semester.

Pitch Contest Expert Judge

Startup/Investor experts evaluate in-person pitch competitions offered annually.

Estimated Time Commitment: 4-5 hours per event.

Ad Hoc/One-on-One Mentor

Engage with innovative faculty and students seeking guidance on specific entrepreneurial challenges in personalized one-on-one sessions, whether in-person or virtually.

Estimated Time Commitment: 6 hours per semester.

Webinar/Seminar Speaker

Share your compelling narrative, passion for your work, or entrepreneurial expertise through TUII’s webinar series.

Estimated Time Commitment: 1 hour per event.

NSF I-Corps Industry Mentor

Offer invaluable insights to early-stage startups as they explore avenues to commercialize products or technologies arising from Tulane academic research.

Estimated Time Commitment: 8 hours of mentor training.