Get Ready → Get Connected → Get Competitive
Building on the momentum of Source Louisiana, the Source Louisiana Accelerator Program provides Louisiana businesses with a clear pathway to increase visibility, strengthen readiness, and compete for procurement and contracting opportunities with major buyers.
This six-month supplier readiness accelerator equips businesses with the tools, knowledge, and capabilities required to meet the standards and expectations of large corporations and institutional buyers.
Prepare Your Business to Compete
The Source Louisiana Accelerator Program is a structured, cohort-based program designed to help Louisiana businesses align with what major buyers expect.
Delivered in partnership with the Blue Wave, the accelerator supports participants in strengthening the core processes, policies, and capabilities that matter most in procurement and contracting decisions.
Participants gain clarity around international standards, practical guidance for improvement, and a visible certification that signals supplier readiness.
Program Structure
The Source Louisiana Accelerator Program is delivered through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions, including:
- Orientation Workshop
- Initial self-assessment based on the seven pillars of the program
- Nine virtual workshops centered on the seven pillars of the program
- Graduation event with the opportunity to connect with major LA projects
The Seven Pillars
The program is built around seven core pillars that reflect the standards required by major corporations:
- Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental
- Cybersecurity
- Quality
- Corporate Policies
- Financial
- Technical Capabilities
- Sustainability & ESG
Together, these pillars provide participants with a clear understanding of the expectations major buyers use to evaluate suppliers.
Outcomes
Companies that successfully complete the Source Louisiana Accelerator Program will receive Blue Wave badge, signaling supplier readiness to major buyers.
Graduates also receive increased visibility through Source Louisiana and participate in a graduation and networking event designed to foster real business opportunity.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for participation, businesses must meet the following criteria:
- Company Location: Principal place of business must be in Louisiana
- Annual Revenue: At least $150,000
- Lawful Function: Organized for profit and performing a lawful, commercially useful function
- Participant Profile: Applicant must be a CEO, business owner, or key decision maker
Please note: Applicants are not guaranteed acceptance due to high demand and limited program capacity.
Application Process
1
Attend an informational webinar to learn more about the Source Louisiana Accelerator Program
2
APPLY for the upcoming Source Louisiana Accelerator Program by MARCH 31
3
LED reviews applications for vetting and participant selection
4
Companies are notified of their status and next steps for acceptance and participation