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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.

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Register with The Launch Pad

Tell us about yourself! Once we verify your UM status, you’ll receive access to the The Launch Pad site.

Tell Us About Your Idea

Everything you share is confidential, and rest assured your information is safe with us.

Request a Meeting

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.

The Launch Pad by numbers

5877

Clients of The Launch Pad

2323

Ventures created

643

Meetings held

At The Launch Pad, we think outside the box.

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 partners

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.

Student Government

The student body advocating for undergraduate students at the University of Miami.

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.

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.

Hemispheric University Consortium

HUC seeks to encourage joint research opportunities and foster collaboration between partner universities.

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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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Support The Launch Pad

Learn how you can help grow The Launch Pad and directly impact entrepreneurs at the University of Miami.

Elevate your venture.

The Launch Pad is the entrepreneurship center at the University of Miami, where we help you start, build, and scale your startup business.

The Latest at

The Launch Pad

News

Events

Blog

How to get started

Register with The Launch Pad

Tell Us About Your Idea

Request a Meeting

Meet With Us!

The Launch Pad by numbers

5877

2323

643

At The Launch Pad, we think outside the box.

Automate your growth

Our partners

Hillel

Student Center Complex

Women in Business

UStart

Multicultural Student Affairs

UHack

Miami Herbert

Student Government

Refresh Miami

School of Communication

UM Alumni Association

College of Engineering

Eaton Residential College

eMerge Americas

Hemispheric University Consortium

We’ve worked with some

pretty cool clients.

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Grow Your Business

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Work with The Launch Pad

Browse our resources

Explore our programs

Support The Launch Pad

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