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News & Announcements 

LaunchNET Kent State Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation

Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET Kent State will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across Kent State.

All the CEO Ladies April Meeting: April 7

Wednesday April 7, 5:30-7pm
via Google Meet
We're going to have Dr. Tameka Ellington talk with us about Moving Beyond your Entrepreneurial Fears.

RSVP today!

LaunchNET Scholarships 2021

LaunchNET clients can apply for TWO LaunchNET Student Scholarships!

Marty Erbaugh Student Entrepreneur Scholarship
Paul L. Pfeiffer Student Startup Scholarship

And students can nominate a staff/faculty member for a cash award for being a mentor on their venture work!

Apply now

Client News 

Client Profile: Nico Rushh

In partnership with the Kent State LGBTQ+ Center, LaunchNET is celebrating our entrepreneur diversity this week for Trans Week of Visibility. Alumni Entrepreneur Nico (they/them) has been selling beautiful crystals through their business Pure Sodalite. Learn more about Nico's entrepreneur journey on our website!

Congratulations to the CEBI Pitch finalists!

Eight finalists have been selected to compete in the Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation’s fifth annual CEBIpitch competition, including FIVE LaunchNET Clients:
Luke Leyden
Mattney Yates
Amrth Shenava
Grace Dillard
Heeju Noe

The event will take place virtually from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7. The event is free.

Competitions, Events, Opportunities

E-Team Grant Program | VentureWell

The E-Team Grant Program provides peer networking, expert coaching, national recognition, and hands-on workshops to move your innovation forward.

Values and Ventures Competition

Innovators pitch your own business plans and act as investors in other teams, choosing who you think will advance.
Each finalist has a 25% chance to win at least $2,500. Committed to conscious capitalism