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Spring Launchpad Pitch Competition

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About the program · 2 linked sources

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.

Also known as: Quinnipiac Launchpad, Launchpad Pitch Competition

How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-23); what those sources do not state is left unknown.

Key numbers

Funding range

$5,000

Cash Award, Non Dilutive

Equity

None

Application

Annual

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-04-16

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    Rating

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    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).

    Research gaps & things to verify

    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]