R3: River, Road, Rail Pitch Competition 2026
Do you have a bold solution that can redefine how goods move across our transportation ecosystem?
The World Trade Center New Orleans, alongside partners StartupNOLA and the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst, is excited to announce that applications are officially open for the 2026 R3: Road, River, and Rail Pitch Competition.
One winning founder will walk away with a $20,000 Grand Prize to fuel their vision and scale their business.
R3 is built to discover breakthrough innovations that will modernize transportation, logistics, and the movement of freight. If you are solving critical bottlenecks in the supply chain, this is your opportunity to pitch directly to industry executives, decision-makers, and active investors while securing non-dilutive capital to accelerate your growth.
Who Can Apply: Louisiana-domiciled startups and established small businesses with a novel technology that has commercialization potential
Deadline to Apply: October 27
Live Pitch Competition: November 17