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Blackstone LaunchPad @ UC Davis

What is Blackstone LaunchPad @ UC Davis?

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"Be ready to be challenged, rethink your expectations and listen to the great people around you while you enjoy this ride called entrepreneurship."
—Raiza Pilatowsky Gruner | Geography Ph.D. | Co-founder, Planeteando

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LaunchPad Fellowship >> insight, growth

"We have learned to embrace what we do not know."—Team BioBandage

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Student startup resources

Use campus code "UCD2022" to access Blackstone LaunchPad resources.

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'Moore' Face Time with the Chancellor

Mahiri Moore Jr., a sophomore who founded Moore Truth More Change to engage Black and Latinx youths, talks with Chancellor May in a recent episode of Face to Face.

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Big Bang! Awards Ceremony | 05.26.22 | Click to RSVP
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We ❤️ our Innovation Ambassadors!

Meet Anthony Gee, a double major in international relations and sociology. He shares highlights of his work with our institute—from a special reward during outreach 🍪 to a possible trip to Pluto 🪐.

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The spark of something big

The Little Bang! Pitch + Poster Competition will help you define your business idea and communicate it on a poster. Open to all currently enrolled UC Davis students, both undergrad and graduate level!

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StartupTree: Grow your venture

Join the UC Davis StartupTree community to learn about events, competitions, resources and programs on campus and beyond to help you launch your entrepreneurial journey and grow your venture.

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