Operating since 2014, the internationally recognized West Virginia University's Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab serves as a comprehensive, one-stop entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercialization center. Located in Morgantown, the LaunchLab consists of an applied innovation center providing WVU students with a collaborative working environment to create their new ideas. The LaunchLab offers hands-on idea development support, education, mentorship, 3D-modeling assistance, resources, and connections to help advance innovative entrepreneurs. 

Our Vision

We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in WV through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire a mind set and culture of opportunity recognition, innovation, and entrepreneurship through education, collaboration and support for individual and statewide growth and prosperity.

Our Values
Innovation:
We encourage others to solve problems by designing and applying new solutions.

Opportunity:
We assist and support others to see and do things differently in order to discover and adapt innovative solutions.

Education:
We provide broad based learning opportunities to promote innovation and prosperity.

Collaboration:
We leverage diverse internal and external resources for the benefit of all students, entrepreneurs, and community.