The Idea Village Shines Nationally | New Orleans News

The Idea Village in New Orleans just landed a major win—TIME named it one of America’s Best Incubators and Accelerators for 2026. Since launching in 2004, this nonprofit has helped over 23,000 entrepreneurs, with alumni raising $550M+ and pumping $2B into the local economy. Based on founder feedback, investor insights, and alumni success, The Idea Village proves you don’t need Silicon Valley to build global companies. Over five years, their grads raised $97M, created 500+ jobs, and generate $41M in annual revenue. With tailored programs like IDEAinstitute and VILLAGEx, plus direct investment through the Momentum Fund, they’re fueling startups at every stage. Events like New Orleans Entrepreneur Week and the 3rd Coast Venture Summit connect founders with investors nationwide, turning Louisiana’s Bayou into a rising tech powerhouse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7faba2bb8a1da2a