Blackstone LaunchPad

Temple University's Blackstone LaunchPad is a campus based program, designed to support and mentor students and alumni to develop innovative ideas - regardless of major, experience or discipline.

If you have an idea for a business, or you’re already running your own business, we have the resources and knowledge to help you move your idea forward. The program is designed to help drive economic development in communities, increasing the likelihood that students remain and develop their ideas within the region. The LaunchPad provides:

1:1 Mentoring

We’re here to help and look forward to meeting you! Currently, all meetings and events are in person and virtual. Schedule a 1:1 meeting with Blackstone LaunchPad coaches via the StartupTree Portal and we’ll meet via Zoom or in the LaunchPad. We’ll dig into your challenges and help you find pathways to success! Your idea can be in any stage.

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Events and Workshops

We host a broad range of events designed to teach new skills and connect you with other innovators. Past workshops have covered topics like App development, Personal Branding, Social Media marketing and How to Start a Nonprofit.

View our current lineup here.

Access and Resources

The Blackstone LaunchPad is part of the Office of the Vice President for Research. This relationship gives our ventures access to exclusive events, fellowships and funding! Contact us for a list of current opportunities.

Upcoming Events

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SPOTLIGHT ON CAMILLE BELL, KLN '15

Entrepreneurial Pioneer: Camille Bell

In November 2022, Camille Bell, KLN ’15, stood on a stage in Virginia and collected a $1 million check from music producer Pharrell Williams. It was a breakthrough investment into her burgeoning cosmetics company, Pound Cake. Just a year before, she had nearly given up.

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