If you have an idea you can't stop thinking about, our Launchpad program helps you turn it into something tangible. Each week, we offer mentorship, workshops, and a final Demo Day to launch your startup project with founders, potential investors, and our engineering community.
Apply to Launchpad 2025
Week 1-2: Ideation & Team Formation
Brainstorming: Learn methods like mind mapping and design thinking to shape your concept.
Team Building: Meet other participants, form teams based on shared interests, and outline a plan.
Kickoff Workshop: Gain insights into market validation, user research, and setting clear goals.
Week 3-5: Product Development
Technical Focus: Start coding, prototyping, or designing your solution with weekly mentor check-ins.
Iterative Testing: Gather feedback from peers and advisors to refine features as you go. Midpoint Workshop:
Delve into best practices for product design, usability, and iteration.
Week 6-7: Business & Pitch Prep
Business Model: Work through the basics of a go-to-market plan, pricing, and customer outreach. Pitch Deck
Crafting: Learn how to tell your story, highlight your unique value, and structure your slides. Practice Sessions:
Rehearse in front of mentors, get feedback, and fine-tune delivery.
Week 8: Demo Day
Pitch to Investors & VCs: Present your polished product to a panel of potential funders, community leaders, and
other students. Showcase Event: Celebrate your journey, share lessons learned, and expand your network. Next Steps:
Get advice on securing funding, seeking partnership opportunities, or continuing development after Launchpad.
Note: Spaces fill up quickly. Apply above!