SHELL LIVEWIRE OVERVIEW

Program Overview

Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana is a free business accelerator program to help you sustain and grow your business. The cohorts will consist of up to 25 participants and includes:

  • 8 virtual training sessions
  • 1:1 business consultation
  • coaching
  • Media and digital promotion
  • Cohort and expert networking events
  • Graduation event at Jazz Fest

Key Program Information

Application and Selection​

  • applications open December – January
  • Interviews and selections completed in February

Micro & Small Business Accelerator 

  •  March -April
  • 8 business learning sessions
  • Virtual delivery, once per week​

Coaching​

  • 1:1 Business consulting and coaching provided by Louisiana Small Business Development Center 

Graduation Showcase​

  • Hosted by Shell at Jazz Fest​
  • Opportunity to network and celebrate completing the program​

Shell LiveWIRE Alumni​

  • Access to the Shell LiveWIRE global alumni network​
  • Global programs and competitions including Top Ten Innovators

Selection Criteria

Geography

Applicants from these parishes: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge,Iberville,Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Mary, Terrebonne

Demographics

  • Age: 18 and older
  • Level of Education: No specific requirement
  • Open to all applicants, with goal of supporting entrepreneurs and micro & small businesses from targeted parishes

Business Type

  • Targeting entrepreneurs and micro & small businesses
  • No specific sector/industry focus, and will encourage applicants from outside of oil and gas service sectors

Applicants will be evaluated on the following:

  • Meets program criteria (location, age, attendance, and business ownership)
  • Demonstrates commitment to improving business.
  • Business provides a product or service in the eligible Parishes
  • Status as a micro, entrepreneur, or small business owner. Diverse business owners (e.g., women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, LGBTQ+, etc.) strongly encouraged to apply.

Meet the 2024 Cohort

Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana Accelerator Program

Meet the 2023 Cohort

Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana Accelerator Program

Shell LiveWIRE

Shell LiveWIRE is the flagship enterprise development programme of Shell. The programme strengthens local economies across the globe by promoting entrepreneurship and developing entrepreneurs.