Nexus Technology Cup

State-wide Tech Competition
June 17-19, 2025

Competition Overview

This exciting multi-day event will provide a unique platform for tech innovators statewide, inviting high school and college students, as well as skilled developers, to present their cutting-edge software and hardware projects.

Participants can compete in one of three distinct tracks: high school, collegiate, and an open track that welcomes anyone building innovative technology.

To participate in the demo competition, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Each team must have at least one designated team lead/point of contact
Projects must be original and developed primarily by the team members.
Lead point of contact must be able to compete in person on June 18 (hardware) and June 19 (software) in Baton Rouge, LA.
Participants must agree to the event’s code of conduct and intellectual property policies.
All teams must submit an application and presentation by respective deadlines.

When

June 17-19, 2025
Where

Location details coming soon!
Time

Competition time coming soon!

Join The Competition

Complete the online application to get started. We look forward to seeing you there!

Complete Application

Track-Specific Eligibility

High School Track

Open to students enrolled in public or private Louisiana high schools (grades 9-12). Home schooled students are welcome to participate.
Projects must demonstrate technical innovation in hardware or software.
All projects must be student-led (teachers or external professionals may advise but not contribute).
Applicants with faculty sponsorship will receive priority consideration.

College Track

Open to students currently enrolled in a Louisiana college, university, or technical school (undergraduate or graduate level).
Teams may be interdisciplinary, including students from different majors (e.g., computer science, engineering, business).
Projects should focus on solving real-world problems and have potential for scalability and commercialization.
Must use a school email address ending in .edu to apply.
Applicants with faculty sponsorship will receive priority consideration.

Open Track

Open to Louisiana-based entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and independent developers.
Teams may include professionals, hobbyists, and industry enthusiasts.
Projects must be in the prototype stage or beyond (no conceptual-only ideas).
Preference will be given to projects with clear feasibility, impact, and market potential.

Important Notice About Faculty Advisors: Applicants with faculty sponsorship will receive priority consideration; The team faculty advisor must be a current teacher/professor at the same college/university as the sponsored team(s); Faculty advisors should serve as a guide and manage the student team throughout the competition process; Faculty advisors may sponsor more than one student team; Faculty advisors are only required for the High School and College Tracks.

Awards & Prizes

A total of $100,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the winners as well as membership and/or coaching. A cash prize will also be presented for the Most Innovative product.

Terms & Conditions: Team members will split the cash prize equally. Anyone receiving a cash prize must have a signed I9 on file.

Complete Application