Nexus Technology Cup
Statewide Tech
Competition
June 17-19, 2025
Baton Rouge, LA
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.
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When
June 17-19, 2025
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Where
Estuary @ The Water Campus
1110 River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA -
Time
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
MEDIA
Download headshots, bios, event photos, and press releases.
Winners will be selected by a panel of experts from the world’s leading tech companies including:
MIT
Microsoft
Amazon
Block
Cadre
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 |
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| $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:
Recorded Demo Video
Video Story / Interview
Professional Headshot & Photos
Professional Headshot & Photos
Automatic Program Admission
Automatic Program Admission
Press Release Mentions
Access to Office Space
Schedule of Events
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Doors Open |
| 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Welcome Remarks |
| 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm | Networking |
| 8:00 pm | Adjourn |
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Doors Open & Registration |
| 11:30 am - 11:45 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm | The Next Generation of Engineers Abe BaggiliLSU College of Computer Science & Engineering  Lealon MartinSU College of Sciences & Engineering  Mikala StreeterWild Oasis Learning |
| 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm | College Demo 1LaxrayLouisiana State University |
| 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm | College Demo 2Autism Speaks AIUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe |
| 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm | College Demo 3RespirAPPtionUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette |
| 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm | College Demo 4APNELouisiana State University |
| 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm | College Demo 5RhymeAIUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe |
| 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Exhibits & Networking |
| 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm | Life after Startup Casey O’BanionPresident & CEO of Young Entrepreneurs Academy  Craig GehringFounder of MasteryPrep |
| 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Exhibits & Networking |
| 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm | College Demo 6FarmSmarter.aiLouisiana State University |
| 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm | College Demo 7DristiUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe |
| 4:30 pm - 4:45 pm | College Demo 8AeeroGrambling State University |
| 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm | College Demo 9DonorSyncUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe |
| 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm | College Demo 10SolaraUniversity of New Orleans |
| 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm | Exhibits & Networking |
| 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | High School DemonstrationsHexiloBaton Rouge Magnet High School POSEIDONWest Monroe High School |
| 6:30 pm - 6:45 pm | From High School to the World Baker BruceFounder & Software Engineer at Thea  Tony ZandersPresident & CEO of Nexus Louisiana |
| 6:45 pm - 7:00 pm | Awards Presentation |
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Exhibits & Networking |
| 8:00 pm | Adjourn |
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Doors Open & Registration |
| 11:30 am - 11:45 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm | Creating New Industries George RovegnoInvestment Associate of Benson Capital Partners  Hal CallaisManaging Partner & CIO of Callais Capital Mgmt.  Andrew AlbertPrograms Director at The Idea Village |
| 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm | Open Demo 1QueryLakeBaton Rouge |
| 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm | Open Demo 2Build-A-Way, IncNew Orleans |
| 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm | Open Demo 3Encore CO2Baton Rouge |
| 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm | Open Demo 4Flange AlignerLaplace |
| 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm | Open Demo 5Jammaround AINew Orleans |
| 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Exhibits & Networking |
| 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm | Fireside Chat (Special Guest To Be Announced) |
| 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Exhibits & Networking |
| 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm | Open Demo 6MilestoneMateNew Orleans |
| 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Open Demo 7FormsioBaton Rouge |
| 4:30 pm - 4:45 pm | Open Demo 8CinelevelBaton Rouge |
| 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm | Open Demo 9SoarveyorBaton Rouge |
| 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm | Open Demo 10Unknown Cyber, IncLafayette |
| 5:15 pm - 5:30 pm | Open Demo 11DarQ SecurityBaton Rouge |
| 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Exhibits & Networking |
| 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm | Louisiana Leading Innovation Josh FleigCIO of Louisiana Economic Development Tony ZandersPresident & CEO of Nexus Louisiana |
| 6:45 pm - 7:00 pm | Awards Presentation & Closing Remarks |
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Exhibits & Networking |
| 8:00 pm | Adjourn |
Meet Our Judges
Angie Jones
Global Vice President of Developer Relations
New Orleans
Jason Varghese
Tech Leader + Cloud/Apps Architect
New York City
Karl Reid
Author, Educator & Executive Director
Boston
Padma Vatsavai
Founder & CEO
Baton Rouge
Dianna Liu
Founder & President
Houston