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The Launch Pad is the entrepreneurship center at the University of Miami, where we help you start, build, and scale your startup business. Supporting all Miami Hurricanes including
current students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
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You will receive an email granting you access to your venture dashboard.
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Let us know the times you are available and we will match you to a consultant to fit your schedule.
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One of our trained consultants will talk to you about how to help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals.
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The Launch Pad by numbers
6,035
Clients of The Launch Pad
3,403
Ventures created
3,438
Meetings held
At The Launch Pad, we think
outside
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Our consultants are trained to help entrepreneurs in all stages and will work with you every step of the way: from concept to reality. If you need help with your startup or business idea, The Launch Pad is the place to go.
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Our Collaborators
Hillel
The social, cultural, entrepreneurial, and religious hub for Jewish students at the University of Miami.
Student Center Complex
Responsible for the management of space rentals at the University of Miami.
Women in Business
Organization that represents the interests of all women entrepreneurs through a collaborative network.
UStart
Sponsors educational and social events for entrepreneurs at the University of Miami.
Multicultural Student Affairs
Coordinates services and programs to challenge and support diverse students at the University of Miami.
UHack
A tech competition where participants build prototypes of software applications.
Miami Herbert
University of Miami’s business school provides key networking resources to The Launch Pad.
Refresh Miami
A 501c3 that maintains South Florida’s largest tech and startup ecosystem.
School of Communication
The university’s hub for design-based and creative organizations.
UM Alumni Association
The Launch Pad works with all entrepreneurs that are alumni of the University of Miami.
College of Engineering
Provides engineering students with access to cutting-edge technology, 3D printers, and labs.
Student Government
The student body advocating for undergraduate students at the University of Miami.
Eaton Residential College
Classroom space and housing for University of Miami students.
eMerge Americas
eMerge brings together entrepreneurs from around the world for various workshops, networking events and competitions.
COISO
The Council of International Students and Organizations (COISO) aims to promote and defend the interests of all international students and organizations.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
DST’s mission is to develop its members, provide public service, and focus on the Black community.
School of Nursing & Health Studies
Features the S.H.A.R.E. Simulation Hospital, a 41,000-square-foot facility that replicates a hospital and clinical practice setting for students to learn and practice in a safe environment.
We’ve worked with some
pretty cool clients.
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Work with The Launch Pad
Becoming a client of The Launch Pad is completely free. You’ll receive 1-on-1 consulting and learn to scale your ideas.
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Browse our resources
The Launch Pad maintains an active library of resources for entrepreneurs in all stages including an immersive video library.
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Explore our programs
In addition to startup consulting, The Launch Pad offers a variety of programs for its clients to promote their ventures.
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Learn how you can help grow The Launch Pad and directly impact entrepreneurs at the University of Miami.
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