Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026 Final Pitch Competition
September 10 • Celebrate the culmination of Loyola's summer accelerator as founders pitch live for nearly $50,000 in funding and support.
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Miller 114, College of Business
Loyola University New Orleans
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FreeRSVP HereJoin the Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development for the Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026 Final Pitch Competition, where the top ventures from this year's LaunchU cohort will take the stage after a summer of mentorship, customer discovery, and business development.
The 15 ventures currently participating in Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026 are actively working alongside experienced mentors, testing their ideas in the marketplace, and refining their ventures through workshops and hands-on coaching. In August, the Top 8 finalists will be announced and advance to the Final Pitch Competition.
At Final Pitch, these finalists will compete live for nearly $50,000 in funding and support, including the Michelle Gauthier Emerging Food Entrepreneur Award for one standout food or beverage venture.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, investor, mentor, student, faculty member, alumnus, or community supporter, you'll experience an afternoon of innovation, storytelling, and bold ideas from the next generation of founders.
Come celebrate their journey, cheer them on, and see who takes home this year's LaunchU awards.
Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.
