The 2009 Idea Village Initiatives Include:

• Sustainable Industries: To support the growth of entrepreneurs in the green and sustainable industries. Sponsor: Blue Moon Fund
• Urban Innovation Fund: To provide seed capital and strategy to innovative urban redevelopment entrepreneurs. Sponsor: Rockefeller Foundation
• 504ward Competition: To support ventures that retain 22-35 year olds in New Orleans. Sponsor: Rosenthal & Jacobs Foundation
• IV Portfolio: The Idea Village supports the growth & retention of high impact entrepreneurs currently in The IV portfolio as well as new ventures that meet criteria