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Innovation And Advancement

Innovation and Advancement

The Innovation and Advancement (IA) Division at Louisiana Tech serves as the strategic engine driving discovery, philanthropy, and growth across campus and beyond. The division empowers faculty, students, alumni, and strategic partners to turn bold ideas into real-world impact by fostering innovation, supporting transformational research, and cultivating meaningful donor engagement.

The IA Division is comprised of the University Foundation, University Advancement, the Innovation Enterprise, and the Louisiana Tech Applied Research Corporation, all entities focused on supporting the University's mission by driving new and diverse sources of revenue. 

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IA DIVISION

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Louisiana Tech University Foundation

The Louisiana Tech University Foundation is a dedicated nonprofit organization that is the engine powering a diverse stream of revenue sources to support the financial strength of the University and driving new and promising business partnership opportunities catalyzing growth and prosperity in our region.

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University Advancement

University Advancement fuels the University’s mission through philanthropy, donor engagement, stewardship, and resource development. Our development officers connect supporters with opportunities that align with their passions from funding student scholarships, supporting groundbreaking research, or investing in campus innovation.

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The Innovation Enterprise

The Innovation Enterprise offers corporate partners, start-ups, government agencies, and other organizations space to innovate and grow. More than 20 tenant companies currently partner with the Innovation Enterprise to improve their business outcomes and foster innovation through university engagements.

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Louisiana Tech Applied Research Corporation (LTARC)

The Louisiana Tech Applied Research Corporation (LTARC) is a dedicated non-profit entity aligned with the University focused on trusted engagements with national security partners to drive innovation in research, training, and technology transfer to address critical national security challenges. LTARC prioritizes activities that require secure and classified spaces and protocols.

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IA DIVISION

Driving Discovery, Philanthropy, and Growth

From transformative gifts to strategic partnerships, the IA Division ensures that every breakthrough has the support it needs to thrive.

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