ZIP Launchpad
About the program · 1 linked sources
ZIP Launchpad is San Diego State University's startup incubator. The homepage says it helps students of all majors, staff, faculty, and researchers turn ideas into companies with advising, mentorship, and workspace. The FAQ says the program is free.
Also known as: Zahn Innovation Platform Launchpad
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$3,000
Equity
None
Application
Semester
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-10-08
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Application and Timing
Programming lasts 2 to 6 semesters, about 3 to 6 hours a week. The FAQ says the Fall 2026 application process is changing and points students to an interest form.
Participants
Degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and researchers. A team needs one SDSU student, faculty member, staff member, or researcher as a core member. Solo founders may apply. All majors are welcome.
Funding and Equity
The FAQ says the cost is $0 and that ZIP Launchpad does not take equity, with a note that special cases may apply. It says accepted participants can access up to $3,000 in funding plus legal guidance, experts, an adviser, 24-7 workspace, and prototyping. The Lavin Seed Fund is a separate page and states a $5,000 cap for teams in ZIP or Lavin. The recorded maximum here is the FAQ figure.
Recent Activity
The homepage observed October 8, 2026, lists events on October 13, October 14, and October 28. Those lines do not print a year, so they are not listed as upcoming dates.
Known Startups or Winners
The homepage says 550+ ventures have been supported and $201,000+ has been won at competitions. It does not name the ventures in the captured text.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
The FAQ cap of $3,000 and the seed-fund cap of $5,000 are both official and are not the same number. The FAQ says special cases may apply to the no-equity statement.
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Evidence
Official pages: https://ziplaunchpad.sdsu.edu/ and https://ziplaunchpad.sdsu.edu/faqs
News & articles
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