Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI)

LTRI is the partnership between Louisiana Tech University and other local and national partners. The goal of LTRI is to (1) enable Louisiana Tech University to secure new work in new ways from both industry and defense partners; (2) Provide the US Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) with next-door access to …

Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program

The Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program, an initiative of BRF, is a public/private partnership between BRF, the Caddo parish Commission and the City of Shreveport to diversify the regional economy, create jobs and expand the area’s tax base by providing services to innovative startups that have high growth potential. EAP analyzes the viability of ideas and products, …

EdVentures

EdVentures supports STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education and technology-based workforce development initiatives through five programs serving students in Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto parishes each year. Currently, BRF supports the Bobbie Cates Hicks Science and Medicine Academic Research Training (SMART) program, now in its 22nd year with 218 graduates, and the Biotechnology Magnet Academy, …

Envision Research

Envision Research’s mission is to identify, secure and manage industry-sponsored clinical trials by engaging community physician practices in research activities. Envision Research promotes clinical trials for new drugs and devices that help patients gain individualized access to cutting-edge treatments and receive related medical care at no charge, which in turn provides job opportunities and promotes …

Center for Molecular Imaging and Therapy

CMIT is a research organization in Shreveport devoted to developing novel radiopharmaceuticals which can lead to improved diagnosis and therapy for a wide range of diseases. CMIT actively performs radiopharmaceutical and translational research as well as clinical imaging. CMIT works with various collaborators including physicians, researchers, scientists, academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies to develop, test, …

i3-Software & Services

Backed by more than 40 years of market leadership, Software & Services is an established, competitive company in Shreveport that develops software for governmental agencies, primarily in the Louisiana area. We succeed in offering a full range of software, hardware and consulting solutions to efficiently provide law enforcement operations, courthouse management, property appraisals, tax collection …