New Orleans BioInnovation Center

The New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) 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 startups 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.

As a leader in business development and a statewide economic driver, Louisiana institutions look to NOBIC for guidance, education, and networking. NOBIC is committed to growing the high-tech entrepreneurial ecosystem across the state in real mission-driven, equitable, and sustainable ways. The Center has assisted more than 350 emerging companies across the state who have attracted over $500 million in funding to the region to fund new jobs and support research and technology development.

NOBIC depends on philanthropic support from industry partners, private foundations, and individuals. When you support NOBIC, you give:

• Louisiana high school and college students paid internship opportunities in biosciences, innovation and entrepreneurship
• Founders and startups access to a comprehensive support network including commercialization services, grant support, programming and low-cost lab and office space at NOBIC to build their startups
• Universities and healthcare systems a strong collaborative partner working with them to accelerate the development, validation, and adoption of new healthcare technologies to improve patient outcomes.