NORCO — NOLA Made 2016 is presented by the New Orleans Food & Farm Network and the St. Charles Parish Department of Economic Development & Tourism.

Organizers are seeking all early-stage ideas from food and farmer entrepreneurs that would benefit from the use of the kitchen facilities at Edible Enterprises, billed as New Orleans’ only food business incubator kitchen located in Norco.

Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for a chance to pitch their business to a panel of judges during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week March 14 at the St. Charles Parish School Board Satellite Center in Luling.

Winners will gain exposure, cash awards, free kitchen hours, consulting and pro bono technical assistance.

NOLA Made 2016 is open to any new business or existing business with the following criteria: Revenues less than $500,000, fewer than five employees, in business five years or less and a for-profit business.

Entrants must submit a short online application, available at bit.ly/1TuGdD5. Applications are due Jan. 29. Questions can be directed to kitchen@noffn.org or by calling 888-966-0829 x2.