Jazz Fest House
GNO, Inc. hosted its first-ever Jazz Fest House event, bringing together over 500 regional leaders and business attraction prospects for three days of fest-side networking. We honored local startups, New Orleans Food and Beverage members, GNO, Inc. investors, and introduced “Louisiana Future Energy” (LFE). LFE represents a visionary leap, leveraging our state’s rich legacy to drive diversified energy solutions, igniting economic growth and reshaping Louisiana’s trajectory through energy innovation.
NGC Day at the Capitol
In April, GNO, Inc. hosted our annual GNO, Inc. Next Gen Day at the Capitol! Next Gen members had the chance to explore a range of topics, including an overview of the constitutional convention, updates from LED’s new administration, insights on current bills from state legislators, and a panel on combatting the insurance crisis.
Startup NOLA Now
In May, Tulane University Innovation Institute hosted our monthly Startup NOLA Now meetup. It was a great night at the Broadside, filled with networking and live music!
Hydrogen Americas
The H2theFuture Coalition attended the Hydrogen Americas 2025 Summit & Exhibition in Washington, D.C. – the premier gathering for the global hydrogen community in the Americas. The team was invited to the White House to meet federal partners from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and National Science Foundation (NSF). All were ecstatic with our progress in growing Louisiana’s clean energy economy.
GNOrocs Innovation Internship
GNO, Inc. kicked off the GNOrocs Innovation Internship with a signing ceremony at the New Orleans BioInnovation Center! Startup and STEM interns from regional universities received a comprehensive program overview and had the chance to network with employers.