Louisiana Launches $1.04B RHTP with Rural Tech Catalyst Fund

Louisiana's $1.04B RHTP (five-year, $208M first-year) announced; Gov. Landry, LDH, and LED partner for Rural Tech Catalyst Fund targeting healthcare tech companies under $50M and <10 years old. Applications open May 27; 10-25 ventures ($250k-$3M each); Sept 30 obligation deadline; over 100 companies interested; strong financial controls and periodic reporting promised. Concrete opportunity for startups and partnerships.