{"id":10272,"date":"2026-07-29T12:02:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T17:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/?p=10272"},"modified":"2026-07-29T12:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T17:02:24","slug":"with-142k-in-new-support-bayou-region-incubator-opens-ticket-sales-for-upcoming-pitch-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/news\/2026\/07\/29\/with-142k-in-new-support-bayou-region-incubator-opens-ticket-sales-for-upcoming-pitch-night\/","title":{"rendered":"With $142K in New Support, Bayou Region Incubator Opens Ticket Sales for Upcoming Pitch Night"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THIBODAUX, La. \u2013 The Bayou Region Incubator recently secured $142,300 in funding from four corporate partners to expand its support for local small businesses. The funding comes as the incubator prepares to host seven local entrepreneurs for its annual Pitch Night at Nicholls State University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading the charge is Chevron, which has committed $100,000. In addition, Mosaic has invested $30,000, alongside the Atchafalaya Intracoastal Coalition at $6,300 and Koch Methanol at $6,000. These collective funds are already going to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The capital directly supports the incubator\u2019s 48 current member businesses by funding scaffolded memberships, technical assistance, business certifications and shared infrastructure. Ultimately, the goal is to break down barriers for local startups, create sustainable jobs, drive long-term economic resilience and keep homegrown talent right here in the Bayou Region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pitch Night 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The direct impact of these investments will be on full display on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Bayou Region Pitch Night, an event made possible by Chevron.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted at Peltier Auditorium on the Nicholls State University campus, the evening will feature seven outstanding local entrepreneurs. Each will pitch their business concept live before a panel of expert judges, competing for critical startup funding that could launch their ventures to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An event designed for investors, business owners, community leaders, students and local residents, Pitch Night offers a unique opportunity to connect with the region&#8217;s entrepreneurial ecosystem and cheer on the next generation of business leaders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doors are set to open at 5:30 p.m., with the pitch competition beginning at 6 p.m. and the event concluding with an awards ceremony at 7:15 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To purchase tickets, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bayouregionincubator.nexudus.site\/bayouregionincubator\/events\/view\/1415749381\/2026-bayou-region-pitch-night\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About the Bayou Region Incubator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powered by Nicholls State University, the Bayou Region Incubator supports small business growth, innovation and economic resilience across the Bayou Region. The incubator serves local founders and 48 member businesses by providing access to shared workspaces, scaffolded memberships, technical assistance, workforce training and business certification support. Through public-private partnerships, the BRI works to reduce barriers to entrepreneurship, help create jobs and retain local talent. For more information, visit<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/bayouregionincubator.nexudus.site\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bayouregionincubator.nexudus.site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday, July 29, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA CONTACT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payton Suire<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media Relations &amp; Publications Coordinator,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">985.448.4141<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or payton.suire@nicholls.edu<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THIBODAUX, La. \u2013 The Bayou Region Incubator recently secured $142,300 in funding from four corporate partners to expand its support for local small businesses. 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