BATON ROUGE — The deadline to apply for the Nexus Technology Cup is coming up on Oct. 25. 

The competition invites developers and students from across Louisiana to showcase what they are building and connect with the people shaping the state’s innovation community. There are separate categories for high school, college and open teams, as well as a $25,000 "most innovative" prize.

Applications are due by midnight on Oct. 25. The competition is offering up to $150,000 in total cash prizes. A $250 stipend will also be available to all high schools whose team advances to the top 10.