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Pitch CompetitionDirect fundingNo equityVerified

Spring Launchpad Pitch Competition

Also known as: Quinnipiac Launchpad, Launchpad Pitch Competition

Quinnipiac University · Hamden, CT

Fast-paced pitch competition where student teams have five minutes to pitch startup or innovation projects to external judges for project funding, mentorship, and exposure. Sponsored by the M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Five finalist teams selected each cycle.

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Quick fit check

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

Key numbers

Funding range

Up to $5,000

Cash Award, Non Dilutive

Equity

None

Application

Annual

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-04-16

High confidence

Application and Timing

Spring semester. Finals mid-April (e.g., April 16, 2026). Applications via workshops and center-run selection.

Participants

Cross-disciplinary student teams. Typically five finalist teams selected each cycle.

Funding and Equity

2025 top prize of $5,000. Multiple smaller prizes and in-kind mentorship. No equity taken.

Recent Activity

  • Spring 2026 Launchpad Finals held April 16, 2026
  • Spring 2025 competition covered in Quinnipiac Today with winners announced
  • Promoted on Instagram Feb-Apr 2026

Known startups and winners

Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.

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Electric Bike Active Safety System

$5,000

prize won

Quinnipiac University

1st placeCompetition winner

2025 Quinnipiac Spring Launchpad first-place winner ($5,000) at the M&T Bank Center pitch competition.

Historical winners (research notes)

2025 winner: Electric Bike Active Safety System ($5,000). Finalists include The 1929 Fund (student-run investment concept).

Verification Gaps

  • Prize breakdown for 2026 not confirmed
  • Past winners (pre-2025) not aggregated
Additional research notesShow

Evidence

Quinnipiac Today article on 2025 competition with winner details.[1] Events calendar listing for 2026 finals.[2] Instagram promotions.[3]