The Idea Village

Happening TONIGHT: Nucleate NOLA Network event, co-hosted by Johnathon Koski, MHA, CCC-SLP, BCPA, and the Healthcare Business Network (HBN). ??? When: October 3rd, 5-8 PM ?? Where: Urban South Brewery Connect with leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries in the healthcare innovation space! Whether you're a student, startup founder, or simply passionate about shaping the future of healthcare in Greater New Orleans, this is a great opportunity to network and collaborate. Drink tickets are provided to the first 75 attendees! Register at: https://lu.ma/kfbtmxxt

Did you hear? — VILLAGEx applications are LIVE now through November 1st! VILLAGEx is our mentor-guided accelerator designed for venture-scale startups aiming to secure a minimum of $1M in funding within the next 24 months. Over an intensive four-month period, our VILLAGEx cohort will embark on a fast-paced journey to achieve significant growth. To learn more, head to?ideavillage.org/villagex?or screenshot and scan the QR code.

Join us TONIGHT for Statewide Innovation Strategy at Nieux Society! With startup activity on the rise, recent initiatives are laying the foundation for a bold strategy that could position Louisiana at the forefront of tech-based economic growth. This event will bring together state leaders, elected officials, and the startup community to discuss actionable steps for driving innovation. Don’t miss the chance to be part of Louisiana’s innovation future! Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gMBm56Vr

Join us on October 1st for an exciting discussion with state leaders, elected officials, and the startup community to explore building a statewide innovation strategy for Louisiana! Similar to other central U.S. states who have launched statewide innovation strategies in order to remain competitive with the East and West coasts - such as Tennessee and Ohio - Louisiana can unlock new economic opportunities by doubling down on startups, forward-looking industries, and talent development. Speakers include Josh Fleig, Matt Willard, CSM, Hailey Bathurst, & Dino Paternostro, CEcD who will help lead the discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape Louisiana’s innovation future!?Attendance is FREE; drinks & light bites will be served. This event is part of the monthly Startup NOLA ecosystem series. Seating is limited! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMBm56Vr #StartupNOLA #Innovation #InnovationLeadership #NOLAtech #Startups #NOLAevents #networking #business #NewOrleans #Lafayette #BatonRouge #Shreveport #Slidell #Mandeville #Covington #Ruston #Alexandria #Houma #Thibodaux #Hammond #Monroe #LakeCharles #Natchitoches #Louisiana

Join our very own Sean Mulligan and 5 alumni from our #METRONOME accelerator program to learn more about what it takes to build a thriving music tech startup, from right here in New Orleans! Thanks to our friends at Loyola University New Orleans Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development for hosting this. Learn more about the event and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gQ8bhW83 #NOLAtech #MusicTech #Innovation #NewOrleans #NewOrleansBusiness #CultureTech #TechEcosystem #Startup #StartupNOLA #Founder #FounderStories

IDEAinstitute applications close THIS Monday, September 2nd! Apply now at https://lnkd.in/g8Ztpybe

Curious about how investment firms decide who gets funded? In episode 4, experts from New Orleans and other emerging hubs will explore the unique world of BioTech & healthcare investing. Thanks to?Tulane University Innovation Institute?for presenting this season in?#BioTech ?? bigeasyideas.com

?DATE CHANGE!! UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS!? Due to the Labor Day holiday weekend, we are pushing back the next?#StartupNOLANow #Meetup? to Tuesday, September 10, 5pm to 7pm, at the #Broadside for an early Fall ecosystem social and program. As always, registration is strongly encouraged; complimentary light bites and drinks will be served; and all are welcome. Help us to spread the word! ? Date & Time: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 5pm to 7pm ? Location: The Broadside, 600 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119 ?Description:?From Idea to Impact: Navigating I-Corps and SBIR Programs for Business Development, Funding, and Success. ?Speaker #1: Customer discovery with Jacob Clemmons of LSU Innovation.?Jacob will discuss customer discovery and finding product market fit from the perspective of?I-Corps programs. ?Speaker #2: Early-stage funding strategies with Hutch Hutcherson of the Louisiana Technology Transfer Office (LTTO).?Hutch will discuss funding strategies with an emphasis on non-dilutive funding such as?Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. ?Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ggwhWSSK #startupnola #nola #startup #startups #gno #ecosystem #ecosystembuilding #louisiana #innovation #founders #funders #investors #vc #venturecapital #funding #accelerator #incubator #eso #scaleup #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #nolainnovation #innovatenola Startup NOLA

Are you a Louisiana-headquartered startup raising funding between now and year-end? Apply by September 3, 2024, for a chance to pitch to four angel groups simultaneously during a private session on Wednesday, Sept 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm, with the Gulf South Angels, Red Stick Angel Network, NewLouisianaAngelFund3, and Flamingo Funders. Thank you to New Orleans BioInnovation Center for serving as our venue and providing food and beverage. Criteria for startups: - Startups either have not yet raised any funds (track 1) or have raised less than $500K (track 2) - Startups must be headquartered in Louisiana - Startups may or may not be revenue-positive - Startups must be actively raising funds between now and YE 2024 - 8 startups will pitch for 8 minutes each (no Q&A) - September 3 – Deadline to apply to pitch - September 3-10 – Angel Groups review period - September 10 – Selected startups invited to pitch (with optional coaching) - September 18 – Closed Pitch Session + Networking (2:30pm - 4:00pm) Apply: https://hubs.ly/Q02MnKbT0

LAST CALL ?? The IDEAinstitute Fall 2024 application deadline has been extended to next week, Monday, September 2nd, at midnight! Countless great applications have been submitted, and there's still time for more founders to apply: https://lnkd.in/g8Ztpybe