STARTUP PRIZE

Elevating Businesses With Competition

Startup Prize is one of the most unique entrepreneurial competitions in the country. Not just another pitch competition, we pride ourselves on activating, evolving, and transforming startups and connecting them with investors, world-class mentors, and resources that help Startup Prize competitors find success in their endeavors.

For 2023, Startup Prize will once again focus on health to highlight and take advantage of Northwest Louisiana’s robust health tech and medical innovation resources. We will also host our second Innovation: Health conference, which will connect thought leaders across the country to discuss the future of the health sector — from surgical devices and therapeutics to tech or other wellness-based services, Startup Prize will ensure that entrepreneurs have the edge they need to succeed. No incubator or accelerator does it like Startup Prize.

PROGRAM STATS

• Over 375 startups elevated

• Over 45 funding offers facilitated.

• 1,200 program participants.

• $375 in prizes awarded.

2022 STATS

• Program focus on health and medical-based startups.

• Hybrid model included online and in-person events.

• Participation from California, Oregon, Washington, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Floridabased startups.

NATIONALLY-UNIQUE MODEL FOR ELEVATING ENTREPRENEURS

Accelerators, incubators, and startup competitions are a dime a dozen. So why do entrepreneurs consistently call Startup Prize the most unique and fulfilling entrepreneurial experience? We provide opportunities for mentorship and fellowship that are often set aside in favor of day-to-day operations. Our intense retreat model increases retention and provides meaningful professional development.

Creating A Pipeline For Local And National Startups

All competing startups are provided with opportunities to engage with other startup/ health-focused organizations from Oschner and LSU Health Shreveport to Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA and EAP. We connect our startups with world-class mentors, locally and around the country, ensuring entrepreneurs have the edge they need not only to get off the ground, but to succeed in an ever-shifting business environment.

LEVERAGING OUR AREA’S STRENGTH IN HEALTH INNOVATION

Northwest Louisiana is a hub of health tech and innovation. We take advantage of the expertise and opportunities we have right in our backyard and shine a bright light on the potential for growth here in our region. We link health-focused startups with a variety of service providers and resources that show our city and region are capable of meeting the needs of entrepreneurs at almost any scale.