What is VCU LaunchPad, and how can students get involved?

[vinithrakarunanidhi]

I recently heard about VCU LaunchPad and its support for student startups at Virginia Commonwealth University. Can anyone share their experience or explain how to join and benefit from the program?

 

[robbin]

VCU LaunchPad is VCU’s tech transfer & startup accelerator program run by VCU TechTransfer and Ventures, aimed at fast-tracking innovations born at the university.Students can get involved by submitting their startup ideas, joining the accelerator, or connecting with mentors to commercialize their university research.

 

[Robert Willian]

VCU Launchpad is a phrase that might point to various projects at Virginia Commonwealth University; however, its most usual reference is to the VCU Launchpad for professional and academic development, and the Launchpad for technology and innovation. The student community can participate in activities such as Business Essentials, which are workshops and career-oriented programs; or by the technology transfer program, which speeds up the commercialization of ideas and encourages partnership, which is one of the methods of tech-related resources.

 

[jarwish]

VCU LaunchPad is an entrepreneurship and innovation hub offering mentorship, workshops, and startup resources. Students get involved by joining programs, attending events, applying for cohorts, or using workspace and advising services.

 

[Clara]

VCU LaunchPad is Virginia Commonwealth University’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub that helps students turn ideas into startups. Students can get involved by joining workshops, mentorship programs, pitch competitions, and using co-working spaces to develop and grow their business ideas.

 

[Luca]

The VCU LaunchPad is a student entrepreneurship center at Virginia Commonwealth University that provides mentoring, workshops, funding and startup. Students become engaged through participating in programs, attending events and submitting ideas.

 

[Michael Anderson]

VCU Launchpad is an entrepreneurship center that provides mentoring, funding, and resources; students can either apply or attend campus curricula to be a part of Launchpad.

 

[Jacks will]

VCU Launchpad is an entrepreneur center that provides financial support and counseling; it is possible to enroll in the center via applications or campus events.