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STartUP Northshore

Name: STartUP Northshore
Address: 1001 Highway 190 East Service Rd, Covington, LA, 70433, US
Telephone: +19855900045

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Louisiana's Startup Launchpad. Where Bold Ideas Meet Boundless Opportunities.

10/19/2026

Master the Art of Pitching is TOMORROW! 🎤

Whether you’re pitching to investors, customers, partners, or judges, knowing how to clearly communicate what you’re building and why it matters can open doors.

Join us for a hands-on pitching workshop and networking happy hour led by STartUP Northshore Executive Director & Entrepreneur-in-Residence Cenzo Caronna, drawing from experience coaching startups, judging and winning pitch competitions, and raising institutional investment.

Afterward, stick around for happy hour, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and meet the STartUP Northshore team.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 North Star Bar | Old Mandeville
🎟️ RSVP: https://hubs.ly/Q04zxTtk0

10/15/2026

Want to pitch your business during Global Entrepreneurship Week? 🚀

Three founders will take the stage at THE LAUNCHPAD on November 16 as we kick off a week celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation across the Northshore and Greater New Orleans.

Follow these steps and you're officially in the running for THE LAUNCHPAD
1️⃣ Fill out the application at https://hubs.ly/Q04zxD3l0
2️⃣ Upload your pitch deck + executive summary
3️⃣ Record yourself delivering your pitch

Selected finalists will then:
- Receive individualized coaching for their pitch
- Compete in front of judges and a live audience
- Pitch for a $5,000 prize package

📅 Applications close Sunday, October 25, at 11:59 p.m.

👉 Apply today: https://hubs.ly/Q04zxD3l0

10/12/2026

“THE LAUNCHPAD was an incredible experience for me and for IBEX.
The support, feedback, and encouragement I received from STartUP Northshore helped me strengthen not only my pitch, but the way I think about the business and where it can go.”

For Michael Bishop of IBEX, THE LAUNCHPAD created an opportunity to strengthen his business, build confidence, and connect with the Northshore entrepreneurial community.

This fall, three new founders will have the opportunity to take the stage on November 16 as we kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week on the Northshore.

Ready to put your vision in the spotlight?

📅 Applications close Sunday, October 25, at 11:59 p.m.

👉 Apply today: https://hubs.ly/Q04zxCyd0

10/09/2026

⏳ One week left to apply for R3: Road, River, and Rail 🚛

Applications close Friday, October 16.

If your startup is fixing a real bottleneck in how freight moves, this is the room you want to be in. Our partners at Startup NOLA, World Trade Center of New Orleans, and Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst (GCDC) are looking for Louisiana founders with bold supply chain solutions.

💰 $20,000 Grand Prize
🎤 Pitch live to industry executives, decision-makers, and active investors

Who can apply:
🔹 Louisiana-domiciled startups and small businesses
🔹 Novel technology with real commercialization potential

🎯 Deadline to apply: October 16
📅 Live pitch competition: November 17

💠 Apply today: https://hubs.ly/Q04yBDPc0
💠 Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04yBDKN0
💠 Attend the Pitch Competition: https://luma.com/068oj36g

Seven days. One application. Do not sit this one out.
Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.)

10/08/2026

Can you pitch your business when it matters? 🎤

Whether you’re talking to an investor, customer, potential partner, or panel of judges, being able to clearly explain what you’re building and why it matters can open critical doors.

Join us October 20 for Master the Art of Pitching, a hands-on pitching workshop and networking happy hour led by STartUP Northshore Executive Director & Entrepreneur-in-Residence Cenzo Caronna.

Drawing from experience coaching hundreds of startups, judging pitch competitions, raising institutional investment, and competing in and winning regional pitch competitions, Cenzo will share practical strategies for building a compelling pitch, telling a stronger story, and communicating your business with confidence.

Afterward, stick around for happy hour, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and meet the STartUP Northshore team.

Thinking about applying for THE LAUNCHPAD? We’ll also be there to answer your questions before applications close October 25.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 North Star Bar | Old Mandeville
🎟️ RSVP: https://hubs.ly/Q04zwWVX0

10/06/2026

🚀 What Do Founders Receive in THE LAUNCHPAD?

THE LAUNCHPAD founders receive an opportunity to sharpen their pitch, build their confidence, and connect with the people who can help move their business forward.

The three selected finalists will receive individualized pitch coaching to help refine their message and prepare to present their businesses to a live panel of judges and the Northshore entrepreneurial community.

Finalists will compete for:

🏆 $5,000 Prize Pool

$3,000 awarded to the winner

$1,000 awarded to each runner-up

Beyond the competition, THE LAUNCHPAD brings together founders, mentors, investors, small business owners, and ecosystem builders for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community.

📅 Applications close Sunday, October 25, at 11:59 p.m.

👉 Apply today: https://startupnorthshore.com/the-launchpad

10/01/2026

Have a business idea you're ready to bring to life? Building a company on the Northshore? Or looking for the next opportunity to take your business to the next level?

THE LAUNCHPAD is your chance to pitch, connect, and grow. STartUP Northshore’s pitch competition gives early-stage entrepreneurs the opportunity to refine their pitch, receive individualized coaching, and share their vision with a live panel of judges and the community.

Selected finalists will compete for $5,000 grant prize pool and supporting resources designed to help fuel their next stage of growth.

📅 Applications close Sunday, October 25, at 11:59 p.m.

👉 Apply now and take your shot at THE LAUNCHPAD: https://startupnorthshore.com/the-launchpad

09/29/2026

Workshop Wednesday is happening tomorrow, September 30, with two opportunities to learn, connect, and get practical guidance for your business — one in St. Tammany Parish and one in Washington Parish.

📍 ST. TAMMANY PARISH | PROTECTING YOUR IP
Rebecca Saucier and Jared Miguez of Arena Collective will lead a practical conversation on trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and strategies for protecting the intellectual property behind your business.
12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Palette Northshore
201 Holiday Blvd Ste 200, Covington, LA 70433

📍 WASHINGTON PARISH | FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS
Bryant Buttone of Hancock Whitney Bank will share practical guidance on business funding options, lender expectations, financial readiness, and preparing for the lending process.
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Washington Parish Economic Development Foundation
526 Georgia Ave, Bogalusa, LA 70427

Both workshops are designed to give entrepreneurs practical information they can use as they build and grow.

Know a business owner, founder, or entrepreneur who could benefit from one of these conversations? Share this with them and help connect them with an opportunity that could be valuable to their business.

Register for either workshop: https://hubs.ly/Q04yC_MC0

09/28/2026

THE LAUNCHPAD is back this Fall. 🚀

Applications are officially open for STartUP Northshore’s early-stage pitch competition, presented by OnPath Foundation.

THE LAUNCHPAD gives Northshore founders the opportunity to sharpen their story, receive individualized pitch coaching, take the stage before a live audience and panel of judges, and compete for a $5,000 grant prize pool to help move their business forward.

This Fall’s competition will take place Monday, November 16 at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium, helping kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week on the Northshore.

Think you’re ready to take the stage?
Apply by Sunday, October 25 at 11:59 PM: https://hubs.ly/Q04ymjqW0

09/22/2026

Join Startup NOLA and Startup Noir NOLA this evening for a rare chance to get face-to-face with 16 venture capital and angel investment groups from across Louisiana, all in one room.

Whether you're actively raising or just trying to better understand the statewide funding landscape, this is a great opportunity to meet the people behind the checks, ask questions, and build relationships before you need them.

Participating groups include 1834 Ventures, Benson Capital Partners, Boot64 Ventures, Gulf South Angels, Idea Village Momentum Fund, Louisiana Growth Fund, New Orleans Startup Fund, Ochsner Ventures, Tulane Ventures, and more.

Bring your pitch, bring your questions, and come connect with the people helping fund Louisiana startups!

Event Details:
📆 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co., New Orleans
🎟️ Register here: https://luma.com/j1ygvvsc

Address

1001 Highway 190 East Service Rd
Covington, LA
70433

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19855900045

Website

http://startupnorthshore.com/

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