The Launch Pad Story
How one of the most innovative Entrepreneurship Centers in the country came to be and where it has been.
2008 – Established
The first Launch Pad in the country was started in 2008 by Dr William Green & Dr Susan Amat at the University of Miami
2009 – Expanded Nationally
Through a partnership with the Blackstone Foundation, The Launch Pad model was licensed and distributed across to colleges across the country.
2017 – Launched Canes Venture Network
Partnered with MBS & COE The Launch Pad launched first cross campus mentorship program
2017 – Joined UInnovation
The Launch Pad moved to U Innovation to help grow cross university entrepreneurship initiatives.
2018 – Launch of SkyLab coworking space
Opening of first on campus co-working space for student and alumni entrepreneurs.