The BioInnovation Center provides companies with customized commercialization services, premier facil
02/26/2026
We are excited to share the promotion of our Community Manager Johnathon Koski to Director of Community Development at NOBIC. Over the past year, Johnathon demonstrated exceptional leadership in growing NOBIC’s community events, supporting our tenants, and cultivating strong partnerships. We are honored to have him as part of the NOBIC team!
02/23/2026
Happy Hour with ACG Louisiana is tomorrow night at NOBIC!
Connect with industry peers, share insights, and spark new partnerships that drive growth and innovation in the Gulf South region. 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!
📅 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!
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!
📅 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.
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.
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.
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.
📅 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!
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.
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The New Orleans BioInnovation Center is a private, not-for-profit business incubator, supporting entrepreneurship and dedicated to the development of bioscience innovation throughout Louisiana. The Center works directly with entrepreneurs and researchers to commercialize new technologies spinning out of Louisiana universities and healthcare institutions, as well as those developed by independent innovators, to start and scale new globally competitive life science companies.
Our MISSION is to empower Louisiana innovators to create successful biotech businesses by providing them with access to customized commercialization services, premier facilities, and a comprehensive support network.
Our VISION is for Louisiana to be recognized as a leader of biotech innovation and commercialization. Our network of entrepreneurs, researchers, business and community leaders, and investors will work together to generate well-paying jobs in high-growth industries, attract significant private investment, and foster economic growth across the region.
Our VALUES are:
Empowerment – We provide entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and knowledge to help them deliver innovative solutions to complex problems.
Community – We connect innovators with a broad network of stakeholders who are dedicated to serving Louisiana through scientific advancement and local economic development.
Inclusion – We promote opportunities for underrepresented groups to build a biotech community that reflects the rich diversity of Louisiana.