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Entrepreneurship CenterDirect fundingNo equityVerified

M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Also known as: M&T Bank Center, Quinnipiac Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Quinnipiac University · Hamden, CT

University-wide hub for innovation and entrepreneurship that empowers and connects students, staff, and faculty across all schools. Provides programming, mentoring, and resources to move ideas toward viable ventures. Sponsors the Spring Launchpad Pitch Competition and related entrepreneurship events.

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Quick fit check

  • Offers direct funding
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Verified by research

Key numbers

Funding range

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Cash Award, Non Dilutive

Equity

None

Application

Rolling

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-04-16

High confidence

Application and Timing

Rolling involvement; specific event applications tied to pitch competition cycles each semester.

Participants

Undergraduate and graduate students from all schools; staff and faculty innovators.

Funding and Equity

Sponsors pitch competitions with cash prizes (up to $5,000 at Spring Launchpad). No equity taken. No venture fund documented.

Recent Activity

  • Active 2025-2026 with ongoing programming and social media
  • Spring 2025 and Spring 2026 Launchpad Pitch Competitions sponsored
  • Cross-campus engagement with multiple schools

Known Startups or Winners

Electric Bike Active Safety System ($5,000, Spring 2025). The 1929 Fund (finalist). Other student ventures from Launchpad competitions.

Verification Gaps

  • Center operating budget not public
  • Total annual funding deployed not disclosed
Additional research notesShow

Evidence

Center official page describing mission and programs.[1] Quinnipiac Today article on 2025 Spring Launchpad.[2] 2026 Launchpad finals calendar listing.[3]

News & articles

News articles and official sources documenting M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Quinnipiac University.

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