Accelerating the development of student entrepreneurs. We provide mentorship, community, experiential education, and resources necessary for startup and personal growth. We’re here to help you each step of the way with programs, coworking space and community events.
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Celebrating 5 Years of Supporting Gator Entrepreneurs.
A home for creative students to come together. Launchpad is a place for students to connect, grow and make an impact. From the beginning, and throughout the last 5 years, supporting students has always been at the heart of everything we do.
What is Launchpad Scholars?
“I would definitely recommend Launchpad to another student. It is an opportunity to network with local entrepreneurs and really have the opportunity to connect with Gainesville outside of the student body at UF.”
Ana Primo
“Launchpad Scholars was an amazing opportunity for me to learn more about developing myself and my first company. It was a great program to help guide me in the beginning of my startup journey and get me connected into the startup ecosystem as well as giving me the knowledge and, which was hard to get anywhere else.”
Collin Forbes