Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026 Final Pitch Competition

​Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026 Final Pitch Competition Presented by Dr. Bobby and Lori Kent Savoie

​After a summer of bootcamps, mentorship, and more pivots than they can count — 8 finalists are taking the stage.

​The Wolf Pack LaunchU Final Pitch Competition is the culmination of five months of real work by Loyola University New Orleans founders — students, alumni, faculty, and staff who committed to building something from the ground up. This year's cohort began with 16 ventures. All 16 will compete in the first-round pitch before the Top 8 finalists are selected to take the stage on September 10.

​Those 8 finalists will pitch their ventures to a panel of judges for a share of nearly $50,000 in non-dilutive funding and support, including the Michelle Gauthier Award for Emerging Food Entrepreneurs.

​👉 Meet the full Class of 2026: here. Top 8 finalists will be announced here once selected.

​🚪 Doors open at 5:00 PM

​🎤 Pitches begin at 5:30 PM

​Enjoy a cocktail reception while you cheer on this year's finalists — then stay for the awards presentation as we find out who takes home the top prize.

​This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.