New Orleans BioInnovation Center

02/19/2026

Network with us at NOBIC next week with two fantastic opportunities:

📅 Tues. Feb 24th | 5pm to 7pm- Networking Happy Hour with the ACG (Association of Corporate Growth) Louisiana Chapter.

RSVP 2/24: https://lnkd.in/eEZDgAPg

📅 Thurs. Feb 26th | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm- Join Nucleate New Orleans, NOBIC and 2A Biosciences for panel discussion on psychedelic innovation in New Orleans!

RSVP 2/26- https://luma.com/uaeqwpzp

02/12/2026

Mardi Gras is in full swing here in New Orleans! Celebrating + supporting innovation takes place year-round in our community. Mark your calendars for a networking happy hour at NOBIC with the ACG Louisiana chapter (Association of Corporate Growth) on February 24th at 5pm.

Connect with industry peers, share insights, and spark new partnerships that drive growth and innovation in the Gulf South region. Join us for great conversation, refreshing drinks, and a chance to be part of the ecosystem that’s shaping the future of business and bioscience in New Orleans!

RSVP today-https://lnkd.in/eEZDgAPg

02/10/2026

📅 Save the Date for BioChallenge 2026- Thursday October 29th! NOBIC’s BioChallenge is a global pitch competition showcasing life sciences startup companies with cutting edge healthcare innovations. 2026 will again focus on and ! Startups will compete for 100k+ in nondilutive funding, lab space + other in-kind prizes.

🧠 Get involved Today!
🧠 Sponsor BioChallenge + Learn More https://lnkd.in/eQQG9cEQ

📍 Applications open March 2026!

02/04/2026

Join Nucleate New Orleans, New Orleans BioInnovation Center and 2A Biosciences on Thursday, February 26th, for a networking and panel session on psychedelic innovation in New Orleans!

Enjoy complimentary food and beverages, connect with individuals interested in innovation, neuroscience, and related fields, and engage with our incredible panelists as we discuss the current and future of psychedelic and serotonergic innovation.

​Spots are limited. RSVP with this link to secure your spot: https://luma.com/uaeqwpzp

​Panelists include: Dave Weiner (Tulane Innovation), Dr. Charles Nichols (LSU Health Sciences Center), Josh Hardman (Psychedelic Alpha), and Alex Speiser (2A Biosciences). The event will be moderated by Taylor Marcus (Nucleate New Orleans).

01/22/2026

Performance Health Partners, the top-rated provider of safety incident management software, as recognized by healthcare organizations nationwide, has been acquired by Sentact, a leader in healthcare technology, analytics and services reimagining the path to exceptional care.

Bolstered by strategic partnerships with New Orleans BioInnovation Center, Louisiana Economic Development, Ochsner Health, The Idea Village, Greater New Orleans, Inc. – GNO, Inc. and Tulane University, this acquisition marks a historic milestone for both Louisiana and national health safety.

👀 Read full press announcement: https://lnkd.in/gmrT875k.

It was an honor to celebrate Founder Heidi Raines and her team at NOBIC this Tuesday night. Thank you to all who joined us!

Photo cred: Frank Aymami

01/19/2026

NOBIC was honored to partner with New Orleans Chapter today for their of service. Students and families packed up food boxes for local schools and community centers whose families are experiencing food insecurity. Thank you for including us Jack and Jill Nola!

“Not everybody can be famous, but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.”- Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/14/2026

🏥 Attention: Tulane University - Freeman School of Business is hosting BioInnovation: The Future of Healthcare on January 22, 2026—and YOU'RE invited to attend!

Healthcare is transforming faster than ever, and this event brings together industry pioneers from Intel, Tactile Medical, and PathAI to share insights on AI-powered diagnostics, breakthrough medical devices, and business strategies in the $4 trillion healthcare sector.

Whether you're studying business, healthcare, technology, or life sciences, this panel discussion offers invaluable insights and networking opportunities.

📍 Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex, New Orleans
📅 January 22, 2026
🎟️ Register here:https://tulane.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b79BjiVltGwKuRU

01/09/2026

📅 Save the Date January 20th | 5pm to 7pm at NOBIC!

Help us celebrate Performance Health Partners' acquisition by Sentact, a national leader in healthcare safety, quality, and risk solutions. Together, they are reimagining the path to exceptional healthcare at scale—building on what began and continues right here in New Orleans.

We are proud to honor one of NOBIC's very first tenants and clients. Please join us and see first-hand what happens when Louisiana’s innovation ecosystem, healthcare, and entrepreneurship come together!

📌 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eFy9EJUB

01/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Elliot Robinson to the NOBIC team as our Chief Facilities Manager. Prior to joining us, Elliot served as the Facilities and Maintenance Manager for NOCCA (a 64,000 square foot nonprofit creative arts facility) for more than 14 years. Welcome to the team, Elliot!

01/06/2026

Check out this great Startup NOLA event to kick off the new year with climate and cleantech innovators.

📅 Tomorrow night 1/7: 5pm to 7pm at the Nieux

📌 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-nola-now-january-tickets-1976506259428?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/02/2026

We are honored to congratulate our 2024 BioChallenge winner Kalen Hall, PhD, CoFounder and CEO of Informuta on being named a Biz New Orleans Magazine Executive of the Year!

New Orleans BioFund has made an investment in Informuta and the New Orleans BioInnovation Center is proud to be home of Kalen and her team's New Orleans lab.

Read all about Kalen➡️https://bizneworleans.com/kalen-hall/

The research became deeply personal when fellow PhD student Leo Williams spent three weeks in the ICU after a severe, unexpected infection following routine

12/30/2025

📣 Attention Founders! There is still time to apply to the 3rd Coast Venture Summit!

📌 The Summit brings together early-stage founders raising $1M–$20M with national investors and industry leaders. It's designed for companies with connectivity to the Gulf South -- Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, or Florida -- and provides a focused platform for visibility, strategic feedback, and connections that can accelerate growth and fundraising.

📌 What to Expect:
• Curated 1:1 investor meeting
• Industry-spanning pitch opportunities
• Smaller-format networking

Experience New Orleans while connecting with investors and peers!

➡️ Apply to link by December 31st: https://lnkd.in/g5-cN6ua