Tech Tailgates
Tech Tailgates bring Louisiana’s tech community together by blending innovation with one of the state’s most beloved traditions, college football Saturdays, and LSU’s game day atmosphere. Hosted throughout the fall, Tech Tailgates create a welcoming, high-energy space where relationships are built organically over food, conversation, and shared pride.
2026 Football Season
Pre-Game
85 Gateway Center Ln.
Where Innovation Meets Louisiana Culture
At each tailgate, guests connect with tech founders, industry leaders, higher education partners, and students who represent the emerging talent shaping what is next for Louisiana. These informal moments spark meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and pathways into the tech ecosystem for people who may not otherwise see themselves in it.
Building Community at Scale
Tech Tailgates serve as an on-ramp into Louisiana’s innovation ecosystem. By meeting people where culture already thrives, we expand who sees themselves as part of the tech community.
Celebrating the people building Louisiana’s innovation future.
Each week, we’ll introduce you to a local founder tackling real-world challenges with bold solutions.
The Care Connexion
Built in Louisiana to modernize home healthcare staffing and improve access to in-home care.
Kneva
Built in Louisiana to expand access to expert-guided employment support for neurodivergent individuals.
FarmSmarter.ai
FarmSmarter.ai is an AI-powered assistant designed to support data-driven farming decisions. The platform helps identify plants, diagnose crop issues, and deliver evidence-based recommendations tailored to real conditions in the field.
Highlights & Results
Stories and summaries from Tech Tailgates.
Healthcare
All-Female Team Wins DevDays HealthTech Challenge
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Other
Nexus Louisiana and LA.IO Launch Tech Tailgates to Strengthen Statewide Innovation Ecosystem
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Ready to Plug Into Louisiana’s Tech Community?
Join us at the next Tech Tailgate and meet the founders, builders, and partners shaping what’s next for the state.
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Supported by Louisiana’s leading innovators and institutions
