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LAUNCH
Also known as: Duke LAUNCH
Duke University · Durham, North Carolina
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- No equity required
- Currently active
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Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Semiannual
Program Level
Last activity
2026-06-27
High confidence
LAUNCH
A community for early-stage Duke founders offering personalized support, tight-knit community, and early access to funding.
Key Details
- Type: Early-stage founder program
- Funding: Up to $1,000 non-dilutive per semester
- Meetings: Bi-weekly sessions
- Eligibility: Invited Duke students with big ideas
Benefits
- Expert-led sessions on building, pitching, scaling
- Early access to visiting VCs and Duke alumni investors
- Invitation to Founders Weekend
- Priority consideration to pitch at Duke Startup Showcase
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting LAUNCH at Duke University.
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Duke University
LAUNCH Early-Stage Founders
URL: https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/startup-support/launch-early-stage-founders/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Early-stage founder community at Duke I&E. Benefits: Bi-weekly community sessions Expert-led sessions on building, pitching, scaling Early access to visiting VCs and Duke alumni investors Invitation to Founders Weekend Priority consideration to pitch at Duke Startup Showcase Up to $1,000 in non-dilutive funding per semester
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