Upcoming Innovation & Entrepreneurship Events
TULANE RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND CREATIVITY SUMMIT
APRIL 15-16, 2026
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Attendance open to the entire New Orleans community
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
Apply to pitch and/or RSVP to attend
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.
Faculty Innovation Mixer & Lunch
Friday, April 17 | Noon - 2 PM
Tulane University Innovation Institute
1315 Gravier St.
Participating faculty will have 3 minutes to present their research to colleagues, ending with an “ask” about opportunities for collaboration. All Tulane faculty members are invited to attend for networking and to enjoy light food & beverages to close out the Tulane Research, Innovation and Creativity Summit. RSVP to attend here.
Entrepreneur Faculty Development
COURSE (RE) DESIGN
Summer Institute
MAY 11- 14, 2026
This workshop aims to equip educators with strategies and resources to incorporate entrepreneurship education into their curriculum through interactive sessions, hands-on exercises, and peer collaboration. The program emphasizes developing entrepreneurial mindsets across various disciplines, utilizing ecosystems to support student success, and creating engaging, impactful syllabi. Guest speakers and facilitators with expertise in entrepreneurship will share practical insights to inspire innovative teaching methods. Participants will receive a $1,000 stipend for their participation and for successfully (re)designing a syllabus for a course offered in the 2026-2027 academic year.
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.
