Welcome to the Challenge.
Join the state’s most ambitious builders tackling Louisiana’s hardest problems and turning ideas into solutions that last.
We seek relentless problem solvers who see Louisiana's challenges as opportunities for transformative technology.
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Ambitious founders solving Louisiana’s toughest challenges
Ambitious founders solving Louisiana’s toughest challenges
We select founders with deep technical skill and a bias for execution — people ready to solve problems that matter at scale.
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A network of innovators who push each other forward
A network of innovators who push each other forward
Our founders are collaborators, not competitors. Together, they accelerate one another’s progress and drive real change statewide.
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Focused on impact, grounded in Louisiana
Focused on impact, grounded in Louisiana
We invest in those tackling systemic challenges in healthcare, energy, education, and beyond, building solutions that start local and scale far.
Our innovation campus
A purpose-built environment where founders connect ideas to outcomes. Every detail is designed to accelerate meaningful work for Louisiana’s future.
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Collaborative workspaces
Collaborative workspaces
Flexible, tech-enabled environments built for both heads-down problem-solving and spontaneous collaboration — adapting to each founder’s pace and process.
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Prototype labs
Prototype labs
Spaces equipped to test, build, and refine emerging technologies before they reach the field.
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Community commons
Community commons
A shared gathering space for cross-disciplinary exchange where ideas, partners, and progress converge.
What you gain with Nexus
We offer access to the people, places, and resources that accelerate meaningful solutions for Louisiana and beyond.
The Nexus Impact
Behind every number is a story of progress. Nexus tracks growth not just in dollars or data, but in the ideas, people, and solutions reshaping Louisiana’s most critical sectors.
200+
Engaged Engineers
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Network of engineers interested in solving critical challenges
15
Startups
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Founders working with Nexus to build tech solutions
66
Prototypes Developed
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Projects addressing statewide challenges across health, education, and infrastructure.
Our Process
We move quickly and intentionally. Our process is built to uncover founders with the vision, technical depth, and drive to build what Louisiana needs next.
Step 1
Initial Review
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Our team evaluates your concept’s technical strength, clarity of purpose, and potential to create measurable statewide value.
Step 2
Deep Dive Conversation
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A collaborative discussion about your mission, approach, and what drives your work. We’re looking for alignment, not perfection.
Step 3
Final Alignment
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Together, we decide whether this is the right fit. Every selection reflects Nexus’ commitment to solving Louisiana’s biggest challenges through practical technology.
What Founders Need To Know
Nexus is built for founders who move fast and think deeply. Here’s what to know before applying.
We’re looking for founders developing technology with the power to move Louisiana forward. Strong technical ability, a builder’s mindset, and a deep commitment to local impact define who thrives here.
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