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Nexus Louisiana
Nexus Louisiana is a nonprofit organization based in Baton Rouge that supports the growth of technology-enabled companies through collaboration with local universities and economic development groups.
Overview
What Nexus Louisiana does
What Nexus Louisiana is
Nexus Louisiana is a nonprofit organization based in Baton Rouge that supports the growth of technology-enabled companies through collaboration with local universities and economic development groups.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports program host and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 1992
- Approximate age
- About 34 years
- Structured capabilities
- Program host · Community
- Last reviewed
- April 2, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
Nexus Louisiana as a program host
Program thesis
Nexus Louisiana connects early-stage founders with mentors, partners, and resources to develop technology solutions addressing critical challenges in the state.
Focus narrative
Nexus Louisiana invests in technology solutions across several sectors, including healthcare, environment, and education. The organization aims to support founders in developing scalable, market-ready technology that addresses real-world problems. It emphasizes collaboration with local universities and industry partners to foster innovation and economic growth.
Value and support
Nexus Louisiana offers mentorship, access to industry partners, and resources to help founders develop their technology solutions.
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- United States
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable portfolio companies include Kneva, a platform designed to expand access to expert-guided employment support for neurodivergent individuals; Carbon Horizon, a technology focused on making carbon capture operations more transparent and compliant; and MilestoneMate, a tool that helps families and providers track early development milestones.
Capability profile
Nexus Louisiana as a community
Community overview
Nexus Louisiana is an organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, focused on connecting early-stage founders with mentors, partners, and resources to develop technology solutions addressing critical challenges in the state. The organization has undergone a strategic transformation and relocation to better serve its mission.
Community focus
Nexus Louisiana invests in technology solutions across several sectors, including healthcare, environment, and education. The organization aims to support founders in developing scalable, market-ready technology that addresses real-world problems. It emphasizes collaboration with local universities and industry partners to foster innovation and economic growth.
Member value
Members benefit from access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to develop their technology solutions. The organization also provides platforms for showcasing innovations and connecting with industry partners.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- June 19, 2026
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- incubator and community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Healthcare
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Events and activity
Nexus Louisiana hosts several key events, including the Nexus Technology Cup, a statewide competition for developers and students to showcase their technology solutions, scheduled for December 14-16, 2026. Additionally, DevDays is a 12-week innovation competition where teams tackle real challenges sourced from industry partners, with the next event on June 19, 2026. Tech Tailgates are informal gatherings that blend innovation with Louisiana's college football culture, fostering connections within the tech community during the 2026 football season.
Notable members
Key team members include Tony Zanders (President & CEO), Kyle Finke (Chief Administrative Officer), NaTisha Natt (Director of External Relations), Kendrick Alridge (Director of Founder & Ecosystem Development), and London Jackson (Marketing Manager).
Common questions
What to know about Nexus Louisiana
Upseed classifies Nexus Louisiana under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes program host and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 2, 2026
Known limits
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