VILLAGEx 2026 Demo Day
Join Us for Demo Day 2026
Demo Day 2026 marks the culmination of The Idea Village’s four-month VILLAGEx accelerator—where high-growth startups refine their strategies, strengthen their business models, and prepare to scale big.
Throughout the program, founders gain access to expert mentorship, critical resources, and meaningful investor connections. Now, they take the stage to showcase what they’ve built—and what’s next.
Demo Day 2026 offers a first look at the next wave of startups emerging from the Gulf South.
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EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM CST | Pitches at 12:00 PM
Location: New Orleans Jazz Market
Cost: Free and open to the public
Join investors, business leaders, and members of the startup community as we spotlight the VILLAGEx 2026 cohort—and the companies shaping what’s next for the Gulf South.
ABOUT THE IDEA VILLAGE & VILLAGEx
The Idea Village champions innovation and entrepreneurship in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf South. Since its founding in 2000, The Idea Village has supported over 23,700+ entrepreneurs with mentorship, coaching, and access to capital. Alumni companies have generated nearly $2 billion in regional economic impact. A 501c3 non-profit, The Idea Village provides business accelerator programs that guide startups from the idea stage through venture capital rounds. The Idea Village works every day to cultivate a robust startup community and create an inclusive, vibrant, and future-driven economy.
VILLAGEx is The Idea Village's flagship accelerator supporting high-growth startups in the Greater New Orleans region. Through mentorship, resources, and strategic connections, VILLAGEx empowers founders to scale their businesses and contribute to local innovation and economic development.
Learn more about our programs at www.ideavillage.org.