Launch Chapel Hill / Launch Powered by KPMG
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Launch Chapel Hill is a startup accelerator founded in 2013 through a strategic partnership between UNC-Chapel Hill and the Town of Chapel Hill. Located at the Innovate Carolina Junction in downtown Chapel Hill, it has supported 190+ companies that have collectively raised over $100M. Launch Powered by KPMG, launched in 2025-2026, is an AI-enabled 6-week accelerator program.
Also known as: Launch Chapel Hill
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Key Details
- Founded: 2013
- Companies supported: 190+
- Capital raised by alumni: $100M+
- Director: Emil Runge
- Location: Innovate Carolina Junction, downtown Chapel Hill
Accelerator Programs
- Launch Powered by KPMG: 6-week AI-enabled accelerator, 32 companies in first year. KPMG-led workshops, mentorship, enterprise connections.
- Launch Local: Accelerator for small businesses and first-time founders building locally.
- Student Summer Accelerators: 1-week Intro to Ideation, 2-week Rams to Riches. Evening meetups at the Junction.
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Launch Chapel Hill / Launch Powered by KPMG
Source: https://innovate.unc.edu/startup-accelerators-and-venture-services/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Launch Chapel Hill — Startup Accelerator Key details: Founded 2013 through partnership between UNC-Chapel Hill, Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County Located at Innovate Carolina Junction in downtown Chapel Hill (136 E. Rosemary St) 190+ companies supported $100M+ raised collectively by portfolio companies Launch Powered by KPMG (announced 2025, launched 2026) — AI-enabled next-gen accelerator 32 companies in first year of KPMG partnership 6-week program with KPMG workshops, mentorship, enterprise connections Launch Local program for small businesses Student Summer Accelerators: 1-week Intro to Ideation, 2-week Rams to Riches Demo Day events at CED Venture Connect and Grep-a-Palooza Director: Emil Runge
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