The Southern University Innovation Center (SUIC) is collaboration between the SUSF and SUBR campus. In 2012, the SU System Foundation received awards of $1.2 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to construct the Innovation Center at SU. The Center nurtures the development of entrepreneurial companies, helping them survive and grow during the start-up period, when they are most vulnerable. These programs provide their client companies with business support services and resources tailored to the development of young firms.

LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (LSBDC)

The LSBDC network has access to robust databases, business research resources, and knowledgeable experts who can help you successfully navigate the obstacles that come with innovating, launching, growing, renewing, and transitioning a business.

STUDENT IDEA VILLAGE

The Student Idea Village connects University students to innovation and provides an environment where students can be creative free of distraction. The Student Idea Village incorporates technology and flexibility while providing students access to a wealth of resources guided by seasoned business counselors and mentors.

DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER

The Disaster Recover Center prepares businesses in the event of extended service outages caused by factors beyond control (e.g., natural disasters, man-made events), and to restore services to the fullest extent possible in a minimum timeframe. The Center provides its companies on site as well as businesses within the Baton Rouge community the resources needed to implement preventive measures whenever possible to minimize operational disruptions and to recover as quickly as possible.