LaunchPad Recap FY26
An overview of the LaunchPad impact during the 2025-2026 academic year.
by Traci Geisler ’90, Director, The LaunchPad
As the academic year wraps up and we wish our graduates well, we also express our gratitude to LaunchPad allies, contributors, presenters, judges, speakers, donors, co-sponsors, alumni, student staff and office hours volunteers. With their support, this year the LaunchPad was able to accomplish the following:
- Our students benefitted from 200+ workshops, presentations, competitions, showcases, fireside chats, office hours, presentations, round table discussions, and summits.
- Approx. $100K in awards and prizes were distributed amongst 60+ student entrepreneurs to help offset startup expenses.
- We supported 250+ Launchpad entrepreneurs this academic year.
- We graduated our largest LaunchPad class of 54, with the vast majority planning to pursue their venture after college. (See our Founders Circle list!)
- One third of those LaunchPad grads are already revenue generating!
A heartfelt thanks to the nearly 150 community members, alumni, parents, grandparents, ecosystem partners, staff, faculty and allies that continue to contribute time, resources, expertise and money to the LaunchPad.