Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab

WVU’s Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab is here to help undergraduate students develop and grow their own business ideas in entrepreneurship and innovation. Fill-out the Intake Form below to get started as a new client or schedule a meeting with a business coach if you are an existing client. Complete an Intake Form
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See what the LaunchLab has to offer

Get to know our team, find funding for your start-up and more with the Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab.

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Meet Our Team

Get to know the members of our team. Learn about their roles, journeys, and visions for their work.

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About the LaunchLab

Learn more about the Morris L. Hayurst LaunchLab's entrepreneurship history, who we help and why we do what we do for the WVU community.

About Us

Student Resources

See what options are available to students for start-up seed funding, course offerings, and other entrepreneurship resources. These resources are available through the Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab and beyond.

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It is Safe to Say the First Ever Safety Pitch was a Success

Serena Reeves | Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Women Win Big at the 2024 Women’s Pitch Competition

Serena Reeves | Thursday, October 31, 2024

Everyone Sees Success at the Annual Veterans Pitch Competition

Serena Reeves | Thursday, October 10, 2024

Testimonial

"As a student entrepreneur, you can often feel lost when it comes to knowing where to get started with your business. However, once I was introduced to the Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab, my business became a reality. The LaunchLab has given me access to tools that wouldn’t have otherwise been available. Everyone is so generous with their time and assistance to ensure you’re on the right track. Their exceptional team and mentorship have guided me in ways that have been crucial to the development of GreenMatter. They have truly given me the confidence to achieve my goals. I am more than grateful to have the opportunity to work with them, and I’m looking forward to continuing our relationship in the future.."

- Kassidy Blatt

(OWNERS, GreenMatter)

Making a Difference since 2014

Data as of January 20, 2026.

$1,934,454

Capital Raised

5,000+

Clients Coached

Spring '26 Competitions

Zinnstarter Pitch Competition

April 1
The Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab is hosting its annual ZinnStarter Pitch Competition sponsored by Ray Zinn. This competition is for any undergraduate student.

Engage WVU Pitch Competition

February 25 The Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab is hosting the Engage WVU Pitch Competition. This competition is only open to first-time pitchers.