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Traci Geisler Presents at KUGLi Innovation Summit
August 29, 2024

Traci Geisler Presents at KUGLi Innovation Summit

Traci Geisler sits with participants in Kenya KUGLI Program
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Trey Augliano ’27 Named 2024-2025 Intelligence ++ Innovation Scholar
August 12, 2024

Trey Augliano ’27 Named 2024-2025 Intelligence ++ Innovation Scholar

Student winner, Trey Anugliano, smiles in headshot photo
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Orange Innovation Fund Fall 2024 Grant Applications Open
August 1, 2024

Orange Innovation Fund Fall 2024 Grant Applications Open

Syracuse University Libraries is accepting Fall 2024 applications for the Orange Innovation Fund grant now through Friday, September 27, 2024 by 5 pm. Interested applicants should plan to attend one
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Registration Open for National Science Foundation I-Corps Innovation Course
July 31, 2024

Registration Open for National Science Foundation I-Corps Innovation Course

Syracuse University will host a free, virtual U.S. National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) regional course this fall. The program is designed for STEM researchers and early-stage startups who
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2024 ACC InVenture iPrize Winner
February 22, 2024

2024 ACC InVenture iPrize Winner

Syracuse University’s entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly as Katy Arons won top honors at the 2024 ACC InVenture Prize Campus Qualifier, hosted by the Blackstone LaunchPad at SU Libraries. Arons delivered
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2024 ACC InVenture Deadline 01/25/24
January 23, 2024

2024 ACC InVenture Deadline 01/25/24

Applications are officially OPEN for this year’s ACC InVenture Prize competition! Act fast because applications close this Thursday 01.25! CLICK HERE TO APPLY The winner of the Syracuse University competition
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Applications are now open for ‘Cuse Tank 2023
October 13, 2023

Applications are now open for ‘Cuse Tank 2023

The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University is pleased to present ‘Cuse Tank as a featured event during Family Weekend. Join us Friday, November 3 at 12:00 p.m. Apply before Friday, October 27 at 11:59 p.m.
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Join Alan Rosenhoch for an October 12 Fireside Chat on Impact Entrepreneurship
October 10, 2023

Join Alan Rosenhoch for an October 12 Fireside Chat on Impact Entrepreneurship

Alan Rosenhoch, Managing Director of Endeavor Western New York (EWNY), an affiliate office of Endeavor Global, the leading global community for high-impact entrepreneurs, will be the featured speaker at a Fireside Chat on Thursday, October 12 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Bird Library, Room 004, in partnership with Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and Blackstone LaunchPad at SU Libraries.
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Syracuse University Blackstone LaunchPad Freelance and Small Business Challenge Returns on Friday, October 13
October 4, 2023

Syracuse University Blackstone LaunchPad Freelance and Small Business Challenge Returns on Friday, October 13

The Syracuse University Blackstone LaunchPad Freelance and Small Business Competition returns on Friday, October 13 from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. with $2,000 in prize funding. Open to all designers, creators,
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Sarah Schreiber ’26 named Syracuse University Hult Prize campus ambassador and competition director for 2023-2024
October 3, 2023

Sarah Schreiber ’26 named Syracuse University Hult Prize campus ambassador and competition director for 2023-2024

The Hult Prize. It’s an amazing business plan competition that challenges an international community of young innovators to solve the world’s most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship. Every year, one
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Innovation Law Center Office Hours for LaunchPad Startups Fall 23′
October 2, 2023

Innovation Law Center Office Hours for LaunchPad Startups Fall 23′

Need help understanding how to protect ideas or creative works? Confused about patents, trademarks and copyrights?  Join the Innovation Law Center Office Hours this fall at Syracuse University Blackstone LaunchPad
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The power of ideas at Syracuse University Blackstone LaunchPad Ideas Festival
September 20, 2023

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.
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See our Startup Spotlights for more at launchpad.syr.edu/news/startup-spotlights.