Innovation: Advancing Industries and Workforce Talent Across Louisiana

Louisiana is a thriving test bed for innovation. Entrepreneurs and business leaders in the state capitalize on a business climate that fosters the advancement of new ideas, products and services. In every region, Louisiana companies are developing groundbreaking technologies, more efficient production methods and new business models that result in better quality and service for customers worldwide.

Louisiana is home to ventures like Safe Haven, a manufacturer of fire- and blast-resistant buildings deployed at U.S. embassies, and in war zones and the petrochemical industry. It’s also the home base for tech pioneers like CenturyLink, the second-largest U.S. telecommunications provider to global enterprise customers; TurboSquid, the largest purveyor of 3D digital assets; and Waitr, a restaurant delivery app company that’s revolutionizing the way people access their next meal.

Louisiana is home to offshore oil exploration innovator Edison Chouest, as well as Baton Rouge-based Cellcontrol, which has created a leading-edge solution to prevent distracted-driving accidents. It’s even home to the world’s leading producer of baseball bats and trademarked technologies for high-end jewelry design.

Join EQ to discover why Louisiana’s IQ — Innovation Quotient — is off the charts.