Innovate South

Innovate South A 3-day series of networking events, panel discussions, pitch competitions and keynote presentations that promote innovation and creativity in business.

Catalyst Sponsor Spotlight: Pelican EngineeringInnovation does not stop at the idea. It has to be designed, engineered, ...
05/14/2026

Catalyst Sponsor Spotlight: Pelican Engineering

Innovation does not stop at the idea. It has to be designed, engineered, tested, built, and brought into the real world.

That is why we are proud to recognize Pelican Engineering as a Catalyst Sponsor of Innovate South.

Based in Lafayette, Pelican Engineering helps turn electronic product ideas into real, manufacturable solutions, supporting founders and companies through research and design, engineering, prototyping, PCB development, mechanical design, and manufacturing. Their work sits exactly where so many great innovations either stall or take off: the moment a concept has to become something customers can actually use.

As a Catalyst Sponsor, Pelican Engineering is helping fuel the next wave of entrepreneurship, product development, and technical talent in South Louisiana. Their support strengthens a regional ecosystem where builders, founders, engineers, investors, and industry leaders can connect, learn, and move new ideas forward.

Thank you, Pelican Engineering, for investing in Innovate South and for helping turn bold ideas into built products.

When you've been part of a community long enough, you don't just deliver work — you deliver understanding.That's exactly...
05/11/2026

When you've been part of a community long enough, you don't just deliver work — you deliver understanding.

That's exactly what Robert Hebert Media brought to Innovate South.

Robert and his team captured the essence of the event, guided us through branding and website decisions, communicated at every step, and onboarded our staff with real care. The experience — and the final product — exceeded our expectations.

Thank you, Robert Hebert Media, for helping us level up Innovate South.

If your website is due for a level-up, Robert is who you call.

Thank you to innovation for your continued support of Innovate South and for serving as connective tissue across Louisi...
05/08/2026

Thank you to innovation for your continued support of Innovate South and for serving as connective tissue across Louisiana’s innovation ecosystem.

LA.IO continues to bring founders, investors, builders, universities, and communities together — helping create a more connected and collaborative future for innovation in our state.

We’re grateful for your partnership, leadership, and belief in what Louisiana is building together.

Thank you, Lafayette Economic Development Authority LEDA , for your generous support of Innovate South.We’re proud to be...
05/07/2026

Thank you, Lafayette Economic Development Authority LEDA , for your generous support of Innovate South.

We’re proud to be powered by LEDA and grateful for your continued investment in Lafayette’s founders, startups, and innovation ecosystem.

Because of your partnership, we’re creating the collisions, conversations, and connections that help move our region forward.
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04/25/2026

Day 3 opened with a shift in perspective.

Jeremiah Owyang — General Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures — brought a clear signal from the front lines of AI.

Agents aren’t just executing anymore.

They’re talking to each other.
Comparing users.
Forming patterns.
Even starting to develop their own language.

That moment changes how we think about software.

This wasn’t a massive company.
It started as a side project.

Built in days.
After years of experience.

That’s the reality right now.

Speed is real.
Timing is real.
The shift is already happening.

04/25/2026

Congratulations to Mirror Labs on taking first place and earning the title of Emerging Tech Startup of the Year 2026 at Innovate South. &

Built it. Proved it. Showed up and delivered.

Big moment for the team—and a strong signal of what’s coming next.

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