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.
The Launch Pad by Numbers
5,750+
Clients Served
3,800+
Ideas Submitted
600+
Companies Created
2,000+
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.
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Our Past Clients
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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…
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…
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…
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events at The Launch Pad.
