Congratulations to the 2025 Startup St. Bernard Finalists!
The 2025 finalists are…
Limpiar is a freelance platform that connects clients with skilled cleaning service providers through a streamlined mobile app and desktop interface. Offering secure payments, on-demand booking, and access to a nationwide network of professionals, Limpiar is designed to create jobs while delivering convenience and quality service. By combining advanced technology with a commitment to green cleaning practices, the platform aims to transform the cleaning industry, boost economic opportunity, and provide reliable service connections across the United States.
Salubata creates modular shoes from recycled plastic waste, blending fashion, comfort, and environmental impact. Dedicated to reducing global plastic pollution while creating sustainable jobs, Salubata’s products serve both eco-conscious consumers and communities in need. Bringing their operations to St. Bernard Parish will support local entrepreneurship, create green manufacturing opportunities, and reinforce the parish’s growing role in sustainable economic development.
The Levee Shack is a mobile, short-term fishing cabin rental that combines the comfort of a traditional stay with the flexibility of a trailer-based structure. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts visiting St. Bernard Parish, the cabin can be relocated during hurricanes or seasonal shifts, offering both storm resilience and access to premium fishing locations. Its mobility, paired with a scalable growth model driven by content marketing and value-added services, positions it to enhance local tourism and highlight innovative, sustainable approaches to coastal lodging.
Are you up for the challenge?
Startup St. Bernard, the Gulf South's largest "shark tank" style pitch competition, is back on this fall for the 11th time! Think you're up for the challenge? Now's the time to put your best foot forward and see if you have what it takes to bring home a game-changing prize package for your business.
Startup St. Bernard seeks out dedicated, enthusiastic entrepreneurs who want to grow their business to the next level. Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of judges. The entry period closes at 12:00 PM noon CST on July 11, 2025.
Three finalists will be selected to "pitch" their business to a panel of judges on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Nunez Community College. Last year's prize package was $100,870, with $59,500 in cash and $41,370 in-kind. All three finalists will receive a cash prize of at least $5,000. In the past, in-kind donations have included services ranging from legal and accounting to marketing and public relations.
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