Launchpad

6 Weeks to Launch Your Startup Project

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If you have an idea you can't stop thinking about, our Launchpad program helps you turn it into something tangible. Each week, we offer mentorship, workshops, and a final Demo Day to launch your startup project with founders, potential investors, and our engineering community.

RSVP for 2025 Demo Day

Timeline & Highlights

Week 1: Ideation

  • Kickoff workshop: market validation, user research, goal setting
  • Brainstorm with mind mapping & design thinking

Week 2: Team Formation

  • Meet other participants, form teams, outline a plan
  • Team-building activities and networking

Week 3: Prototyping

  • Start coding, prototyping, or designing your solution
  • Mentor check-ins & feedback from peers

Week 4: Iteration

  • Iterative testing: gather feedback, refine features
  • Midpoint workshop: product design, usability, iteration

Week 5: Business & Pitch Prep

  • Go-to-market plan, pricing, customer outreach
  • Pitch deck crafting: story, value, slides
  • Practice sessions: feedback & delivery

Demo Day

  • Pitch to investors, VCs, and community leaders
  • Showcase event: celebrate, share, network
  • Next steps: funding, partnerships, development
Note: Spaces fill up quickly. Apply above!