New Orleans BioInnovation Center

As we reflect on the year, we’re thankful for the continued support of our partners, the dedication of our team, and the inspiring work of innovators and entrepreneurs across Louisiana. Each of you has played a vital role in helping us advance biotech and health innovation. Happy Thanksgiving!

Congratulations to Ping Yeh and Vocxi Health, BioChallenge winners selected for the prestigious Blue Knight residency at JLABS! This game-changing opportunity, supported by Johnson & Johnson Innovation and Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), will provide state-of-the-art facilities and expert mentorship.

NIH has reissued funding through the SBIR/STTR programs to support small businesses advancing minority health. If your company is developing solutions to reduce health disparities, be sure to apply by December 10. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4i0Jg8f

At NOBIC, leasing goes beyond space—we offer tenants access to top-tier business support, frequent educational events, and a dedicated community of over 30 tenant companies. Contact us today to find out how our facilities can help elevate your business: https://bit.ly/3Tuaqth #NewOrleans #LabSpace #CommercialSpace

Emma Pineda Fortin, Ph.D.’s “Embodying Success as Underrepresented Founder” program provided an invaluable space for female and BIPOC founders to share their journeys, identify funding gaps, and tackle the unique challenges they face in entrepreneurship. This holistic and personalized program, presented by JPMorganChase, connected founders with a supportive network and actionable insights to overcome obstacles and thrive in their ventures. At NOBIC, we are committed to empowering diverse innovators through our Advancing Diversity in Life Science initiative. Stay tuned for more programs and opportunities designed to uplift and support these communities!

The Tulane University Innovation Institute is often uncovering the next best ideas and startups in New Orleans — this past spring, 2024 BioChallenge winner Informuta won the $50K Demo Day pitch competition! On Tuesday, November 19, you can join the Institute at Oak & Ale for Open Season to see bold and bright ideas presented at a fast and fun business pitch competition. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4ejl65F

?? We’re counting down to the Privateer Pitch at the University of New Orleans on November 20th! RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3UNMS3j StartupUNO offers entrepreneurial training and mentorship to UNO student-led teams, culminating in a high-stakes pitch competition for investors. Proudly sponsored by The Beach at UNO, UNO Career Services, the New Orleans BioInnovation Center, and GNO Inc., this event is your chance to witness the next wave of innovation! #PrivateerPitch2024 #StartupUNO #UNOEntrepreneurs #FutureFounders #InnovateUNO

When you award over $100k in funding in New Orleans, you celebrate with a second line! The 2024 BioChallenge was a powerful display of biotech innovation, where six inspiring startups came to the Crescent City to present their solutions poised to redefine health security. Informuta’s grand prize-winning platform leverages AI to predict bacterial resistance, a game-changing approach for infectious disease treatment. Alongside finalists Vaxess Technologies and Sivec Biotechnologies Llc, these startups are transforming healthcare by addressing critical gaps in diagnostics and therapeutic delivery. A huge thank you to all participants, judges, and sponsors who made this event possible, and to the New Orleans BioInnovation Center for supporting innovation in our region.

Tonight's StartupNOLA Now Meetup + Ecosystem Trivia Night at Salon22 is your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate NOLA’s thriving startup scene. See you there! RSVP: https://bit.ly/3UD2UwT

The “Embodying Success as an Underrepresented Founder” workshop is this Monday! Led by Emma Pineda Fortin, Ph.D. and sponsored by JPMorganChase, this workshop will support underrepresented founders design the next steps for their startups. RSVP now to join us: https://bit.ly/40ncx6n