Tulane Innovation Day, presented by the Tulane Innovation Institute in partnership with the Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking, is part of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2026. This free event on March 11, 2026 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.
Tulane Innovation Day at NOEW
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
A.B Freeman School of Business | Tulane University
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm — Keynote Speaker (to be announced soon!)
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm — Tulane Ventures Panel
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm— Taylor Changemaker Institute Showcase
Provide Tulane changemakers with live feedback on their business ideas that have social or environmental impact.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm — Tulane Innovation Institute $50K Demo Day
Cheer on aspiring entrepreneurs from Tulane and the New Orleans area who will compete for startup funding at this exciting pitch competition, which offers a top prize of $25,000, a second-place prize of $15,000, and a third-place prize of $10,000. Read more about the 2025 winners.
The day will conclude with a celebration of entrepreneurship featuring networking, refreshments, and the announcement of our inaugural Green Wave Innovation Network Mentor awards.
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