Launch Pad is a startup accelerator for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater undergraduate and graduate students. Students can develop ideas for new businesses and non-profit organizations or grow existing ones.
Launch Pad provides weekly Launch Pad Scholar meetings (with other members), 1-on-1 coaching, free office space at the Whitewater Innovation Center, access to intellectual property attorneys, preparation for pitch competitions (like the Warhawk Business Plan Competition above), optional University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics course credits and preparation for additional programs, state and national competitions.
Launch Pad is managed by Launch Pad Co-Directors Dave Gee and William Dougan.
Launch Pad - A Premier University Startup Accelerator
Our mission is to educate, inspire and accelerate entrepreneurial growth for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students.
Congratulations to Launch Pad Scholar Chad Tjugum and RaritiesMarket Inc. for winning 2nd Place out of over 600 students at the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization National Championship!
Congrats to Former Launch Pad Scholar, Henry Schwartz and MobCraft Beer on his Shark Tank Pitch. Watch his pitch here...
Congrats to Former Launch Pad Scholar, Henry Schwartz and MobCraft Beer on his Shark Tank Pitch. Watch his pitch here...
Listen to UW-Whitewater Student entrepreneur, CEO and Founder, Jocelyn Kopac talking about her experience in UW-Whitewater's LaunchPad Program and her startup Candid Brilliance.
Launch Pad Alumni - Sam Lukach, CEO and Founder of Huk TV Mounts wins 1st Place at the Collegiate Entrepreneurs National Conference.
Launch Pad Alumni - Sam Lukach, CEO and Founder of Huk TV Mounts wins 1st Place at the 2015 Collegiate Entrepreneurs National Conference.
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UW-Whitewater Launch Pad Scholars and Alumni can receive up to a 90% discount on Hubspot. Learn more here.