Innovation Starts Here

1. Identify an Idea or a Problem

   Almost all great innovations start with an idea or problem. Innovations are often created without any intended use case. Where can it be used? To whom do we believe great value can be delivered? These are all things to consider at the start of the innovation process. Existing clients looking to launch another business or idea should proceed to the " Existing Clients" page to get started with the Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab on their next project.

2. Fill-out the Intake Form

   To begin the process of receiving services and becoming a client fill-out an intake form.              

   Note: The LaunchLab is open for in-person meetings Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm, and for virtual meetings on Fridays. 

   Become a Client - Complete an Intake Form

   Notice to Students: Although WVU student email addresses end in "@mix.wvu.edu", students should use @mail.wvu.edu here. This is a special username used for Office 365, and is not an email address that can be used elsewhere. Example: If your Login username is "glweinrib", enter the address as follows: "glweinrib@mail.wvu.edu". Click here for more information.

3. Lift Off!

   At the Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab we offer our clients entrepreneurship guidance throughout the entire innovation process. From ideation to commercialization we can provide advice, coaching, and resources. Once onboarded as a client, the process for business or idea success will proceed.

Other Opportunities

The Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab is a portal for students, offering guidance and assistance with opportunities through pitch competitions, grant applications, workshops and more. Checkout the student entrepreneaurship resources available below.

• Entering innovation pitch competitions offers several benefits. The practice helps build your confidence, while receiving valuable feedback from judges. They allow you to network giving you access to areas and people that can propel your idea further. You gain exposure, and it helps refine your idea. The WVU Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab hosts several innovation pitch competitions each year giving students the benefits of pitching and the opportunity to earn funding for their idea.