
Spears LAUNCH Accelerator
About the program
Spears LAUNCH Accelerator
Spears LAUNCH is the signature 12-week intensive accelerator at the Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. The inaugural cohort culminated in Demo Day on August 21, 2025 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center with 11 student-led startups pitching to 150+ investors and business leaders.
Also known as: Spears Launch, Spears LAUNCH, LAUNCH Accelerator
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Funding range
Not listed
Funding available
Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Summer
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students · Student
Last activity
2025-08-21
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Startups
Ellie
B2B2C wealth and legacy platform; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
FitCheck
Social fashion polling app; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
HydroVolt
Portable desalination and clean water; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
InsightX
AI analytics for med spas; Spears LAUNCH 2025; Centrifuge Venture Velocity.
PetWell
Pet health records and AI triage; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
Popkle
Customizable skincare; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
TIMIO News
AI news summarization; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
News & articles

D CEO Magazine
Spears LAUNCH Inaugural Demo Day
D CEO Magazine coverage of the inaugural Spears LAUNCH Demo Day on August 21, 2025 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
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SMU Cox School of Business
Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Official homepage for the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, launched spring 2022 at SMU Cox.
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