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Product Launch Program
Also known as: PLP, Baylor Product Launch
Baylor University · Waco, Texas
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
—
Equity
None
Application
Semester
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-01
High confidence
Product Launch Program
The Product Launch Program (PLP) assists Baylor faculty, staff, and students in developing and launching business ideas. Operated by the Office of Innovation & Economic Development under the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, it bridges academic innovation and market entry.
Program Components
- Two-day bootcamp — Business model canvas, brand story, customer identification, marketing channels, funding goals, startup costs, legal structures
- Mentor matchmaking — Connect with experienced mentors
- Community Connect License — Low one-time fee Baylor branding license via Baylor Licensing (no ongoing payments until sales increase)
- Summer incubation — 10-week program with space, resources, and milestone-driven mentorship for legal entities actively commercializing
Summer Incubation Focus Areas
- Customer engagement and product development
- Go-to-market strategy and financial modeling
- Team development and fundraising preparation
Contact
Related Programs
- baylor-lab-to-market — Faculty IP and startup formation
- Baylor Law School Entrepreneurship Clinic
- StartupTree venture platform
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Product Launch Program at Baylor University.
2 sources
Baylor Lab to Market Collaborative
Baylor Office of the Vice Provost for Research
Baylor Office of the Vice Provost for Research
Baylor Lab to Market Collaborative
Official commercialization and Lab to Market pages describing Baylor's technology transfer process, BRIC facility, invention disclosure workflow, and startup formation support.
Read on Baylor Office of the Vice Provost for Research
Product Launch Program
Baylor Office of the Vice Provost for Research
Baylor Office of the Vice Provost for Research
Product Launch Program
Official Product Launch Program page under Office of Innovation & Economic Development — two-day bootcamp, mentor matchmaking, Community Connect License, and 10-week summer incubation pathway.
Read on Baylor Office of the Vice Provost for Research