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LaunchNET Kent State is a co-curricular, cross-campus program that serves students, alumni, staff and faculty interested in entrepreneurship and innovation through advising, events, and connections to the greater Northeast Ohio community. -Our FREE services are available to all Kent State students, faculty/staff and alumni.
-Both new and experienced entrepreneurs are welcome.
-Get help evaluating

opportunities and developing business strategies.
-Attend events and workshops to develop skills and connect to resources.
-Fill out a Venture Assessment Form to access free consulting and resources to implement your idea.
-Meet with Venture Advisors for one-on-one advice and guidance.
-Watch for events... workshops, webinars and more where you can meet entrepreneurs and industry leaders who can help you launch your idea.
-Additional hours available by appointment

Sign up at www.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad and create a personal profile to network and communicate with other Blackstone LaunchPad members!

08/27/2026

Our new ✨marketing✨ manager!

Have you submitted your Morgan Startup Grant application? Apply now for the chance to receive funding to support your sm...
06/23/2026

Have you submitted your Morgan Startup Grant application?

Apply now for the chance to receive funding to support your small business! Details, requirements, and eligibility info can be found at https://www.kent.edu/launchnet/morgan-startup-grants

🗓️ Applications close one week from today on June 30th

05/29/2026

Morgan Startup Grants are almost here!

Need some funding for your business? Grant applications open on June 1st ⚡️

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 ☕

Full Video available on YouTube. Link in bio

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

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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

We recently launched our Alumni Cohort with a welcome reception for our Alumni Morgan Startup Grant recipients. Every ti...
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] 🔸

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Design Innovation Hub (formerly The Art Building)/400 Janik Drive
Kent, OH
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