LaunchNET Kent State University

04/22/2026

From an idea to something real, this is passion in motion.
�Every late night and small win builds something bigger than you imagined.
Moments like these remind you why you started, building something meaningful with ☕

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02/24/2026

ACCESS Your Potential

In this episode of Let’s Get After It, we highlighted how creates meaningful opportunities for students to grow beyond the classroom. From leadership development and networking events to hands-on experiences and community involvement, ACCESS helps students build confidence, connections, and real-world skills.

Full episode available on Spotify and Youtube

02/18/2026

🚀 New Era. New Energy. New Resources.

In this episode of Let’s Get After It, we’re diving into something every entrepreneur needs, the right support system.

We sat down with Greyson Byrnes, Program Manager at and Kent State alumni, to talk about:

💼 Co-working & office space
📈 Accelerator programs
🛠 Workshops for founders
🤝 Building real community

KentState AkronOhio

02/02/2026

Building The DALON 👕✨

In this episode of Let’s Get After It, we speak with Jaerrion, the founder of He talks about the story behind his brand, his creative process, and what inspired him to start a fashion business while still in college. From Studio Rise to student entrepreneurship, this episode is all about turning ideas into reality.

Full episode available on Spotify and YouTube 🎧📺

01/27/2026

From thrifted fabrics to handmade goods, creates all the accessories you need to start romanticizing your life 🎀🐇

In this episode of Let’s Get After It we speak with Kayla about the inspirations behind her business and the connections she formed through the Studio RISE accelerator.

Full episode available on Spotify and YouTube ✨

09/11/2024

Discover the stories behind the ideas of LaunchNET Kent State clients in The Eureka Moment!

In this episode, Aaron Rombach shares how he turned his vision into reality, the challenges he faced, and the creative solutions he found. He also offers valuable advice for fellow entrepreneurs.

✨ Tune in and let your own "Eureka Moment" inspire your next big move!

Burton D. Morgan Foundation Kent State University

08/13/2024

We recently launched our Alumni Cohort with a welcome reception for our Alumni Morgan Startup Grant recipients. Every time we get our entrepreneurs together, we see so much support and excitement between the founders and it’s a great reminder to us all of why programming like this is so important.

We’re grateful to Burton D. Morgan Foundation for being able to support our Kent State alumni entrepreneurs through Morgan Startup Grant funding and aim to continue supporting KSU alumni entrepreneurs as LaunchNET clients through our cohort program launching this fall.

Special shoutout to Anne Johnson, founder and CEO of Anne Cate, for being our guest speaker!

Thank you to everyone that attended and congratulations to the Morgan Startup grant recipients! We look forward to connecting further and growing this community.

🔸On that note, we are currently accepting more alumni entrepreneurs into the cohort. If you would like to join or learn more, contact us at [email protected] 🔸

05/13/2024

As part of our offerings we support , and one way we do this is with Morgan Startup Grants!

Morgan Startup Grants allow Kent State alumni entrepreneurs with Ohio-based and Ohio-registered businesses to request up to❗$3,000❗to support their ventures.

Applications are currently open and close on Friday, May 31st.
Eligibility, requirements, and application: https://www.kent.edu/launchnet/alumni

Kent State University Alumni Burton D. Morgan Foundation

09/06/2023

In case you missed it, we're currently in the process of hiring a new Assistant Director for LaunchNET Kent State University!

If you (or someone you know) enjoys a dynamic work environment, supporting upcoming entrepreneurs, and creating new solutions — apply below!

LaunchNET Kent State University seeks an entrepreneurial and collaborative Assistant Director to join our team. LaunchNET is a department within University Libraries that helps Kent State students, faculty/staff, and alumni transform their ideas into thriving businesses, successful projects, or inno...

05/17/2023

Grant opportunity for all Kent State University Alumni entrepreneurs!

Thanks to generous support from Burton D. Morgan Foundation, we will award microgrants to alumni entrepreneurs who apply and meet the criteria.

🔸 Grants range from $500-3,000
🔸 Businesses must be Ohio-based
🔸 Must be revenue generating with $200K or less in gross revenue
🔸 Do not need to be a LaunchNET client prior to applying

Learn more and submit an application: https://www.kent.edu/launchnet/alumni

04/04/2023

Julia was instrumental in helping deliver our vision for the 10 Year Celebration. From concept to ex*****on it was so interesting seeing the design process and the results really captured LaunchNET's character.

Read more about the project and meet Julia!