Blackstone LaunchPad
The Blackstone LaunchPad at SU Libraries is Syracuse University’s innovation community, connecting the campus ecosystem with a global network that supports innovators, entrepreneurs and creatives.
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The power of ideas at Syracuse University Blackstone LaunchPad Ideas Festival
More than 80 students presented ideas to solve challenges. Four winners were selected to receive cash prizes up to $1500. The winners will then have the opportunity to progress to a subsequent national round of the Blackstone Ideas Competition for a chance to win $10,000.
Techstars global accelerators now accepting applications for spring
Six Syracuse University student startups and one alum team have gone through Techstars accelerators to build impressive success stories. Could
Jack Rose ’24 named 2023-2024 LaunchPad Watson Scholar
Jack Rose ‘24, a business analytics major in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, will be the Syracuse University
Impact
6.000+
Entrepreneurs Served
2,000+
Venture Ideas
$125M+
Equity Investments
134
Countries Represented
200+
Ventures Incorporated
We've helped more than 6,000 program participants who are faculty, staff, students and alumni innovators with more than 2,000 venture ideas. Syracuse LaunchPad ventures have raised more than $125 M in investments, with nearly $4M won in competitions. Our ventures span 134 countries, with over 200 legally incorporated business formed. We're proud of our 50/50 female/ male ratio, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Learn more about the Blackstone LaunchPad global network at blackstonelaunchpad.org.