Startup Team Mentorship

Startup Team Mentoring applications will reopen in Winter 2025! This year-long FREE program connects entrepreneurs with 3 - 5 experienced mentors, providing expertly tailored guidance and support to help grow and scale their ventures. 

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Tulane Innovation Institute Startup Team Mentoring

Do you have an innovative idea or research project but don’t know how to get started?

The Tulane University Innovation Institute’s Startup Team Mentoring program, modeled after MIT’s Venture Mentoring Service, connects entrepreneurs with experienced mentors to help transform innovative ideas and research into successful products and services. This program is FREE and is designed for startups seeking guidance in navigating the complexities of building and scaling a business.

Each cohort consists of approximately 15 teams, each matched with a group of 3 to 5 mentors. Teams participate in monthly mentoring sessions for a year, focusing on practical, day-to-day guidance to support startup success. The program aims to help startup founders address challenges, refine business strategies, and achieve their growth objectives.

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