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Mar 4 2025

LaunchNET News: The Ins and Outs

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The Latest & Greatest from LaunchNET Kent State
I've had too many hours with my Innie. Can someone clock me out and let my Outie take over.

Highlights for the Week: i3 deadlines, the biggest concert of the semester (don't quote me on that), the small business showcase returns (!), intellectual property, and surveys and opportunities from our founders. 
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News & Announcements
Alumni Cohort: Ask a Lawyer
Have general legal questions about your startup but don’t know where to start? This session is designed for entrepreneurs who need guidance on various legal aspects of their business.

Thursday, March 6 from  12:30-1:30pm
Virtual (Zoom)
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Marty Erbaugh Student Entrepreneur Scholarships
This $1,000 student scholarship will recognize outstanding, motivated graduate or undergraduate Kent State students who are regular clients of LaunchNET. Students do not need to specifically have a launched venture.

Applications due by Friday, March 7
Apply Here
Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab Summer Accelerator 
This application is for Kent State student entrepreneurs looking to further their ventures in the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab accelerator program in Summer 2025. This is a unique, experiential employment opportunity including a $2,000 stipend.

Apply by Friday, March 7
Apply Here
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Small Business Showcase
Join us for our end of semester showcase! This will be a tabling event featuring Kent State student and alumni entrepreneurs and the businesses they have been working on. Sign up to have a table and grow your audience, or simply to attend and support local entrepreneurs.

Thursday, April 10 from 4-6pm
2nd Floor Lobby in the DI Hub
Join Us!
Events & Opportunities
Beyond Startup: Intellectual Property Protections
Protecting your startup’s ideas and innovations is crucial for long-term success. Join us for a hands-on workshop on Intellectual Property Protections, where we’ll guide you through the basics of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn how to choose the right protections and conduct IP searches for your business.

Wednesday, March 19 from 10-11:30am
Register Here
Research Fellows | EDGE
Research Fellow teams with the support of experienced business mentors help Northeast Ohio companies explore and validate growth opportunities in a guided program. Talented students access university databases, apply best practices, conduct primary and secondary market research and develop recommendations for participating companies. 
Apply Here
Founders & Friends
DABLY is looking for Kent State students interested in joining its Student Advisory Council. This is a unique opportunity to gain real work experience in the business/startup world, including potential internship credit and mentorship from DABLY’s co-founders. Just fill out the Google Form linked below and they’ll be in touch!
SkillPont, revolutionizes job searching and hiring by focusing on skills-based matching. They connect candidates and employers based on specific skill requirements and proficiencies, fostering transparency and efficiency in the job market.

They are currently looking for student user feedback and searching for a Chief Marketing Officer. Learn More.
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