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Spears LAUNCH Accelerator

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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.

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