The Launch Pad

Launch Day
2024-08-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lakeside Village Building A RM 1078
Join us for Launch Day!
Learn about all of our resources, checkout our free co-working space, and connect with other entrepreneurs.
Food and goodies provided!

Startup Networking Night
2024-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Shalala Building Ballroom West, 1330 Miller Dr., Miami, FL, 33146, United States
Join us for our annual Startup Networking Night! Meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and fellow canes with ideas. Discover new opportunities, share ideas, and grow your network. Gain resources and learn about future opportunities in the startup ecosystem.
*Sponsored by 3DCHIMERA
Register here!

Women Making Moves Fall Mixer
2024-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Lakeside Village Building A RM 1078
Hey female entrepreneurs!
Join us for a fall mixer to connect, inspire, and grow together with others. Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your network and gain valuable insights!

RSVP HERE by September 3, 2024.

Gamify Climate Education
2024-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Lakeside Village Building A RM 1078
Want to build your own 3D Trivia Game?!
Learn how Digi Dash can help you build your own game to engage students on campus and compete to win.
This workshop will teach you how you can design and implement your idea. All with the help of the founders of Digi Dash!
Register here!

Founder Takeover: Herwig Konings
2024-09-25 - 2024-11-13 | Lakeside Village Building A RM 1078
Have a sit down with a seasoned entrepreneur and Alum. Learn about scaling, businesses, overcoming challenges, and securing funding. All stage ventures are welcome!
Dates:
September 25 | 12-2 PM
October 9 | 12-2 PM
October 30 | 12-2 PM
November 13 | 12-2 PM
Register here!

eMerge Startup Roadshow
2024-11-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Lakeside Village Expo Center, 1280 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Click here to register to attend the eMerge Startup Roadshow hosted by The Launch Pad!

Angel Investing Office Hours
2024-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 | The Launch Pad at The University of Miami, 1280 Stanford Drive Room 1078, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Come have a conversation about your fundraising goals (30-minute individual session). For University of Miami students, alumni, and faculty-led startups raising angel capital.
Sonja Markova, MBA leads the University of Miami ‘Cane Angel Network, which brings together University of Miami-related investors and University of Miami-related startups (https://caneangelnetwork.miami.edu).
William Shapiro, MD, MBA is a retired anesthesiologist turned angel investor turned venture capitalist. Founder of The Bond Fund in Silicon Valley investing in B2B SaaS startups (https://thebond.co).

Spring Open House
2025-01-15 12:00 - 14:00 | The Launch Pad at The University of Miami, 1280 Stanford Drive Room 1078, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Stop by our open house to meet The Launch Pad startup consultants, register for co-working, learn about resources, and connect with Founders.
Light refreshments will be served!
Register here!

Hurricane Innovation Prize
2025-01-24 | Lakeside Pavilion, 1280 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
7 Startups will be pitching their business ideas for a chance to represent the University of Miami at the acc inventure prize. Along with 2 chances to win cash!
Applications are now open and will close January 24, 2025.
Apply here!

End of Year Celebration!
2025-04-24 14:00 - 17:00 | SCC Activities Room
RSVP HERE

Honoring Women Making Moves
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | 6200 SAN AMARO DRIVE | CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

Launch Day Fall 25'
2025-08-21 12:00 - 14:00 | FL

Startup Workshop Series
2025-08-28 08:00 - 2025-10-23 17:00 | FL
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Building Real Products with Alex Hussain
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Lakeside Pavilon

Investor-Ready: Are You There Yet? A Deep Dive into Startup Fundability
2025-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | FL

eMerge Americas Startup Roadshow- Founder Pitch Night
2026-01-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Lakeside Village Expo Center, 1280 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
