Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Idea Village do?
So, what does that all mean?
What does this have to do with innovation?
What is a Vanguard?
What is IDEAcorps™ and how does it relate to The Idea Village?
Why was The Idea Village founded?
When was The Idea Village founded?
Who owns The Idea Village, Inc.?
Where does The Idea Village receive its funding?
Does The Idea Village only work with businesses in Orleans Parish?
What makes The Idea Village different than other economic development organizations?
How does The Idea Village measure its success?
Who works for The Idea Village?
What kind of companies does The Idea Village work with?
How many businesses has The Idea Village worked with?
Does The Idea Village focus on any particular types of businesses?
Does a company have to pay The Idea Village for its services?
Is The Idea Village going to run the businesses it invests in?
How is The Idea Village different from a venture capital firm? Do you compete with VCs?
Does The Idea Village provide grants?
What happens after I apply?
How does the process for joining The Idea Village Entrepreneur program work?
My business was turned down for a grant from The Idea Village.What gives? I thought The Idea Village had a lot of resources for entrepreneurs in New Orleans.
If The Idea Village does not admit me into their program, does that mean there is nothing you can do for me?
Will The Idea Village sign a N.D.A. (non-disclosure agreement)?
How can I get involved with The Idea Village?

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