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Innovation + Entrepreneurship Lab / Blackstone LaunchPad at Brooklyn College
Also known as: I+E Lab, Brooklyn College Blackstone LaunchPad
Brooklyn College (CUNY) · Brooklyn, NY
Campus-wide I+E Lab created in 2021 with a $450,000 Blackstone LaunchPad grant. Provides one-on-one advising, workshops, hybrid events, and connects students to competitions like Koppelman business competitions and Pitch NExT.
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Grant Based, Non Dilutive, Prize Based
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-23
High confidence
Application and Timing
Ongoing walk-in model plus scheduled events and cohorts. Specific competitions have sign-ups.
Participants
All Brooklyn College students (undergrad, grad), recent alumni. Heavy collaboration with Magner Career Center, Murray Koppelman School of Business, CUNY EDGE, and BLMI.
Funding and Equity
Lab funded by $450K Blackstone LaunchPad grant. Channels students into prize-bearing competitions (Pitch NExT $1,000 first prize, Koppelman competitions). No equity taken.
Recent Activity
- 2021: Created with $450K Blackstone LaunchPad grant
- Oct 2022: Physical lab opened
- 2023: >60 walk-ins, >200 students in virtual workshops
Known Startups or Winners
Refer to Pitch NExT and Koppelman competition winners.
Verification Gaps
- Exact annual budget beyond initial grant not public
- Startup creation rates not tracked
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
BC Magazine feature 2023.[1] I+E Lab official page.[2]