Opportunities

The LaunchLab is a portal for students, offering guidance and assistance with opportunities through pitch competitions, grant applications, workshops and more.

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. W VU LaunchLab hosts several innovation pitch competitions each year giving students the benefits of pitching and the opportunity to earn funding for their idea.
HOW TO workshops give the benefit of learning best practices from industry professionals. It also offers networking opportunities while giving students the edge-up to succeed.
For a limited time, the LaunchLab offers access to a startup seed funding grant for clients.

Grant Opportunities/Other Investment Opportunities/Local Opportunities

VentureWell Student Grant Startup Seed Funding Grant
Small Business Grant From FedEx Values and Ventures Competition Duquesne New Venture Challenge 2020-2021
Dorm Room Fund Positions at 4D Tech Solutions Baylor New Venture Competition WV Makes! @ RCBI

Upcoming LaunchLab Opportunities

The LaunchLab Web Series

Surprise! Here is the quarantine project we have been working on... Introducing our VIRTUAL LAUNCHLAB series! On our Youtube page we are tackling some of the most important tips and tricks for your idea journey with bite-sized knowledge from experts & professionals in the field.

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LaunchLab Mini Meeting with Anne Jones

These mini meetings will go over the upcoming pitch competitions. Want to know what it is all about? Learn how to apply and the secrets of winning. Mini-meeting facilitator, Anne Jones, has coached many winning teams at pitch competitions and she will let you know what the judges look for. While you're learning how to rule the world, you also get to connect with other students and can build a team for your next big idea. Everyone is welcome.
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2020-2021 Business Plan Competition

The West Virginia Business Plan Competition affords high school and college students around the state the unique opportunity to make a business idea come to life with the support of state institutions of higher education and seasoned business professionals from around the country. We are moving the state forward by engaging young minds to solve West Virginia's greatest issues through entrepreneurship and innovation. Deadline 11/13 @ Noon.

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