Technology Cup

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Nexus Technology Cup

Statewide Tech
Competition

June 17-19, 2025
Baton Rouge, LA

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Competition Overview

This exciting multi-day event will provide a unique platform for tech innovators statewide, inviting college students as well as skilled developers, to present their cutting-edge software and hardware projects.

 

For questions or additional information regarding the Nexus Technology Cup competition, please contact Na'Tisha Natt at (225) 408-5018 or natisha@nexusla.org.

Info Session Recording

Watch our info session recording via the link below to learn more about the competition.

Watch on Youtube
  • When

    June 17-19, 2025

  • Where

    Estuary @ The Water Campus
    1110 River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Time

    Noon - 8:00 PM

Join The Competition

To join the competition, complete the online application to get started.

Deadline is May 7th

Complete Application
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Winners will be selected by a panel of experts from the world’s leading tech companies including:

A total of $100,000 in cash prizes will be awarded!

Additionally, each winner will receive membership and/or coaching. A cash prize will also be presented for the Most Innovative product.

Terms & Conditions: Team members will split the cash prize equally. Anyone receiving a cash prize must have a signed I9 on file.

Gold Silver Bronze
$15,000$10,000$5,000
Gold Silver Bronze
$25,000$15,000$10,000

Competitor Benefits

As a participant of the Nexus Technology Cup Competition you will receive the following:

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Recorded Demo Video

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Video Story / Interview

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Professional Headshot & Photos

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Professional Headshot & Photos

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Automatic Program Admission

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Automatic Program Admission

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Press Release Mentions

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Access to Office Space

Schedule of Events

5:00 pm - 6:00 pmDoors Open
6:00 pm - 6:15 pmWelcome Remarks
6:15 pm - 8:00 pmNetworking
8:00 pmAdjourn
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10:00 am - 11:00 amDoors Open & Registration
11:30 am - 11:45 amOpening Remarks
11:45 am - 12:30 pmThe Next Generation of Engineers
Abe Baggil
Abe Baggil

Division Chair of LSU Computer Science & Engineering

Lealon Martin
Lealon Martin

SU College of Sciences & Engineering

12:30 pm - 1:00 pmNetworking Break
1:00 pm - 1:15 pmCollege Demo 1
1:15 pm - 1:30 pmCollege Demo 2
1:30 pm - 1:45 pmCollege Demo 3
1:45 pm - 2:00 pmCollege Demo 4
2:00 pm - 2:15 pmCollege Demo 5
2:15 pm - 2:45 pmNetworking Break
2:45 pm - 3:30 pmLife after Startup
Manos Chatzopoulos
Manos Chatzopoulos

Founder of ParkZen

Craig Gehring
Craig Gehring

Founder of MasteryPrep

Casey O’Banion
Casey O’Banion

President & CEO of Young Entrepreneurs Academy

3:30 pm - 4:00 pmNetworking Break
4:00 pm - 4:15 pmCollege Demo 6
4:15 pm - 4:30 pmCollege Demo 7
4:30 pm - 4:45 pmCollege Demo 8
4:45 pm - 5:00 pmCollege Demo 9
5:00 pm - 5:15 pmCollege Demo 10
5:15 pm - 6:00 pmDeliberation & Networking Break
6:00 pm - 6:45 pmFireside Chat
(Special Guest To Be Announced)
6:45 pm - 7:00 pmAwards Presentation & Closing Remarks
7:00 pm - 8:00 pmNetworking
8:00 pmAdjourn
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10:00 am - 11:00 amDoors Open & Registration
11:30 am - 11:45 amOpening Remarks
11:45 am - 12:30 pmCreating New Industries
Mike Katz
Mike Katz

Managing Director of Benson Capital Partners

Hal Callais
Hal Callais

Managing Partner & CIO of Callais Capital Mgmt.

12:30 pm - 1:00 pmNetworking Break
1:00 pm - 1:15 pmOpen Demo 1
1:15 pm - 1:30 pmOpen Demo 2
1:30 pm - 1:45 pmOpen Demo 3
1:45 pm - 2:00 pmOpen Demo 4
2:00 pm - 2:15 pmOpen Demo 5
2:15 pm - 2:45 pmNetworking Break
2:45 pm - 3:30 pmSolving Hard Problems with Deep Tech
(Speaker To Be Announced)
3:30 pm - 4:00 pmNetworking Break
4:00 pm - 4:15 pmOpen Demo 6
4:15 pm - 4:30 pmOpen Demo 7
4:30 pm - 4:45 pmOpen Demo 8
4:45 pm - 5:00 pmOpen Demo 9
5:00 pm - 5:15 pmOpen Demo 10
5:15 pm - 6:00 pmDeliberation & Networking Break
6:00 pm - 6:45 pmLouisiana Leading Innovation
Josh Fleig
Josh Fleig

CIO of Louisiana Economic Development

Tony Zanders
Tony Zanders

President & CEO of Nexus Louisiana

6:45 pm - 7:00 pmAwards Presentation & Closing Remarks
7:00 pm - 8:00 pmNetworking
8:00 pmAdjourn
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