The Launch Pad - Where Ideas Happen

Bring your ideas to life

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

Learn More

Get Help With Your Startup

Zoom meetings are available year round.

The Launch Pad services are open year-round. 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, getting started with us is simple. Follow our four-step process to book your first meeting with our consultants and kick-start your venture. All of our mentoring programs and 1-1 consulting/advising are being held virtually.

Skylab is now closed. If you need a place to work, there are several co-working spaces listed in our resources section. Get more information on the University’s response to Covid-19, please visit the UM Coronavirus page.

Schedule a Meeting

The Launch Pad by Numbers

4,800+

Clients Served

3,000+

Ideas Submitted

500+

Companies Created

1,500+

Jobs Created

Announcements

The Latest Liftoffs…

We are excited to announce our new mentorship program, Radar. Mentees in this program will be able to have one-on-one, specialized coaching in their field of interest from alumni working in those fields in order to develop their ideas and grow as an entrepreneur.

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the know about The Launch Pad news, event, programs, and competitions.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Weekly updates on the UM startup community

Our Past Clients

  • Holler

    Founded by Travis Montague ’14.
    Raised $30M in VC Funding.

  • The Franchise Tailor

    Eddie Rodriguez – BBA 1977
    Member of the Forbes Coaches Council.
    Certified Franchise Consultant.

  • Per’La Coffee Roasters

    Founder: Chris Nolte ’05
    Distributing across South Florida

  • Three Jerks Jerky

    Jordan Barrocas – MBA ’11
    Appeared on Shark Tank

  • Nightlife Brewing

    Juan O’Naghten ’12
    One of first microbreweries in Miami
    Distribution across Florida

  • TaxFyle

    Michael Mouriz ’09, JD ’12
    Richard Lavina ’09
    Raised $7.3M funding

  • Gas Ninjas

    Brandon Timinsky ’15
    Acquired 2018

News

AWS University Startup Competition

Calling all student and faculty-led founders! Enter your startup into the 2022 AWS University Startup Competition for the opportunity to win up…

Read more

Selling At Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets are a great way to represent your business and generate sales. The community aspect allows participants to create a following…

Read more

Fall 2021 Startup Competitions – Apply Today!

Here are the upcoming startup competitions! These business and startup competitions are coming up soon. Be sure to add them to your…

Read more

Upcoming Events

Looking to get involved with The Launch Pad? See what events are coming up!

Get Social With The Launch Pad

Let’s Get In Touch

We’ll help you kickstart your venture. Get started with us today.

Contact Us