Technology Cup

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!

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.

$100,000

in Cash Prizes to be Awarded to Winners!

Winners will be selected by a panel of experts from the world’s leading tech companies including:

Benefits (All Competitors):

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Recorded Demo Video

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Video Interview / Story

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Professional Photos & Headshot

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Professional Photos & Headshot

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Access to Office Space

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Press Release Mentions

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Automatic Program Admission

(no need to apply, open seat)

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Access to Office Space

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