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LaunchNET 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has received $290,000 in renewed funding from Burton D. Morgan Foundation. The funding will go toward LaunchNET operations, Morgan Startup Grants for entrepreneurs, and hosting an event as part of Rooted and Rising, a regional series for Northeast Ohio…
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Entrepreneurs have a chance to collaborate and grow their network at the upcoming Startup Mixer put on by LaunchNET 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and Kent’s Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization (CEO) and hosted at Board and Bevy.
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For many 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students, college is about more than just getting a degree. It is about building something meaningful to take with them beyond graduation. Sometimes it’s a well of knowledge; sometimes it’s their first stream of revenue. Student entrepreneurs…
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Student athletes are hard workers. Between classes, practice and games, the pressure to succeed in multiple areas of their lives is constant.Stephanie Frusteri, Founder and CEO of , wanted to address this problem…
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A future in entrepreneurship may sound daunting to some, but at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, students are prepared to start successful businesses with the help of LaunchNET.The Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab, LaunchNET’s summer accelerator program, has been offered to students since 2022. Participants are…
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A cancer diagnosis in 2019 became the turning point. It was then Jason realized he wasn’t just meant to succeed within a system — he was meant to create something transformative. Today, Jason is the founder of ,…
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WagVitals helps dogs live longer, healthier lives through data and AI.
Entrepreneurship is much like a game, an adventure that challenges and demands your utmost.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍø entrepreneurs can now apply for up to $3,000 in grant funding for their businesses through the Morgan Startup Grant program. LaunchNET 51³Ô¹ÏÍø received generous support through a $45,000 grant from Burton D. Morgan Foundation to operate the 2025 Morgan Startup…
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On Oct. 24 at the DI Hub, LaunchNET hosted its annual Elevator Pitch Competition, where 25 students pitched their venture ideas within a 90-second time limit and competed to win funding from a $3,000 prize pool.