CU Launch
You may be just starting your collegiate career, but don’t let the fact that you’re still a student stop you from starting a business venture now. If you have a business idea that you believe can be profitable in the marketplace and make an impact, consider participating in CU Launch.
Through CU Launch, Concordia University offers entrepreneurial mentoring and access to seed funds for our students, alumni and others connected to the university. Each year, students and alumni can participate in CU Launch, attending various startup bootcamps and ultimately doing an investor pitch for seed funds of $1,000-2,000 for their startup.
Started in fall 2015, CU Launch walks budding entrepreneurs like you through the “Lean Launch” process to help you cultivate your early stage idea and potentially turn it into a profitable venture. The program, which takes place annually in the fall at CUW and in the spring at CUAA, lasts 1-2 months and culminates in a live pitch event, where the winner takes home seed funding. Whether or not you win though, you can be certain you’ll walk away with more business smarts under your belt, ready to take on your next venture.
Join the ranks of Concordians who put their ideas into action through CU Launch. Contact Vice Provost of Research and Innovation Dr. Daniel Sem for more information.