Launchpad Application Closes Tomorrow, 5/5!
Are you ready to take the next step with your business?
Applications are due tomorrow for UMBC's Launchpad Accelerator!
The UMBC Launchpad accelerator is a 10-week cohort-based program where ventures prepare to go from pre-launch to launch, or for early-stage companies, create a pathway to accelerate growth.
Founders who are ready to fully commit to launching their venture and validate their idea as an opportunity should apply. Participants are awarded up to $8,000 in non-dilutive funding for seed capital, and mentors will be assigned to each team.
Teams will perform deep customer discovery, develop a business model canvas, and then progress to a full commercialization plan and pitch deck. The goals of the Launchpad are to validate product-market fit and to hopefully formalize the venture and launch.
Elgibility
Current undergraduate and graduate students, including Spring 2026 graduates, are eligible to apply.
TIMELINE
Applications are due Tuesday, May 5th
Accepted teams will be notified by May 15th
Program runs from May 28th-July 30th
Demo day will be hosted in September
To learn more about Launchpad, click here!
Don't miss the Application Deadline!
- To apply, complete the application here!
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Launchpad Application Open!
Are you ready to take the next step with your business?
UMBC's Launchpad Accelerator!
The UMBC Launchpad accelerator is a 10-week cohort-based program where ventures prepare to go from pre-launch to launch, or for early-stage companies, create a pathway to accelerate growth.
Founders who are ready to fully commit to launching their venture and validate their idea as an opportunity should apply. Participants are awarded up to $8,000 in non-dilutive funding for seed capital, and mentors will be assigned to each team.
Teams will perform deep customer discovery, develop a business model canvas, and then progress to a full commercialization plan and pitch deck. The goals of the Launchpad are to validate product-market fit and to hopefully formalize the venture and launch.
Elgibility
Current undergraduate and graduate students, including Spring 2026 graduates, are eligible to apply.
TIMELINE
Applications are due May 5th
Accepted teams will be notified by May 15th
Program runs from May 28th-July 30th
Demo day will be hosted in September
To apply, complete the application here!
To learn more about Launchpad, click here!
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