Maximize your competitive advantage with Louisiana's comprehensive incentive programs designed to support business growth, innovation, and job creation.
Credits and programs that encourage research, development, technology, and software investment.
Incentives designed to help qualifying companies create new jobs and invest in Louisiana talent.
Programs that can improve project economics for manufacturing, industrial, and capital-intensive growth.
Louisiana offers a broad set of economic development incentives that can support business growth, innovation, job creation, digital media, software development, manufacturing investment, and early-stage capital.
For companies evaluating Shreveport, these programs can become part of a larger location strategy that includes affordable operating costs, available sites, workforce assets, transportation infrastructure, and regional business support.
Shreveport Next can help businesses understand which programs may apply and connect with the right state and local resources to move opportunities forward.
Download the LED Incentive Book
Review program descriptions, benefits, and application guidance from Louisiana Economic Development.
Open PDFThese are the primary programs highlighted for companies considering Shreveport. Details may vary by project, eligibility, investment type, location, and state approval.
Innovation
For qualified research activity in Louisiana
Encourages existing businesses with operating facilities in Louisiana to establish or continue research and development activities within the state.
Jobs
For new jobs that exceed parish wage benchmarks
Offers qualifying companies reimbursable grants for the creation of new jobs that pay above the parish average wage, based on the parish where the project is located.
Manufacturing
For qualifying industrial and manufacturing investment
Supports qualifying industrial investments by helping reduce eligible property tax burden for projects that create meaningful economic value in Louisiana.
Software
For qualified digital media and software projects
Provides tax credits for qualified payroll and production expenditures connected to digital interactive media and software development activity in Louisiana.
For investment in certified Louisiana Entrepreneurial Businesses
Provides a tax credit on investments by accredited investors who invest in businesses certified by Louisiana Economic Development as Louisiana Entrepreneurial Businesses.
For many projects, incentives are only one part of the decision. Shreveport's value becomes stronger when incentive opportunities are paired with cost-competitive operations, workforce access, multimodal transportation, available sites, and regional economic development support.
Programs can help offset eligible costs tied to investment, payroll, equipment, and innovation.
Incentives can be evaluated alongside sites, utilities, workforce, and logistics.
Job-creation programs can support employers investing in Louisiana talent.
R&D, digital media, and investor programs help reinforce an innovation-focused ecosystem.
Eligibility depends on your industry, location, jobs, wages, capital investment, research activity, and project timeline.
Some programs may work together, while others have limits. A project review helps determine the strongest path forward.
Early. Incentives are typically most useful when evaluated before final site selection, hiring, or major capital commitments.
Shreveport Next can help connect companies with the right local and state economic development resources.
Use the LED Incentive Book to review program descriptions, eligibility considerations, and details that can help your team evaluate opportunities in Shreveport and throughout Louisiana.
Contact Shreveport Next to discuss your project, compare available programs, and connect with the right economic development resources.
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