A new Shreveport pitch competition just put $20k into Southern energy innovation

Plus, Beken Bio lands $1.25 million for its early cancer detection tech and more money moves.

By: Katie Malone

Outlets: Technical.ly

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 886

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Money Moves is a recurring series where we chart the raises, grants, contracts, mergers and other funding news of tech companies across our regions. Have a tip? Email us at louisiana@technical.ly.

Big bets on energy technology are piling up across Louisiana.

Startup Prize held its first energy competition, awarding cash to two energytech companies. Then, Black Bayou Energy Hub announced a $1.6 billion investment in its Louisiana facilities.

Despite all eyes on …

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