What is it?

The Founders Launchpad is a startup accelerator program patterned after Y Combinator and Techstars designed to help students work on and launch companies. The Launchpad takes place from May – August and core features include:

• Free office space all summer
• A lead mentor (successful entrepreneur) who is dedicated to helping assigned ventures succeed
• Weekly trainings from subject matter experts
• Weekly dinners with successful entrepreneurs
• The chance to pitch at Investors Day in front of a room full of investors

How do I participate?

All of the Miller New Venture Challenge finalist teams automatically qualify for the Founders Launchpad. A total of 20 teams are invited to participate by the Rollins Center leadership. Additional invited teams apply directly to the center and are selected based on traction to-date and future potential.