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March 19, 2015
Technology that gives groups of people a united voice to communicate by harnessing their collective intelligence is one step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Innovation Fund.
Blackstone LaunchPad Start-up Selected for Innovation Fund Grant
Technology that gives groups of people a united voice to communicate by harnessing their collective intelligence is one step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Innovation Fund.Image
March 18, 2015
Student entrepreneurs from across all majors and disciplines now have an opportunity to apply and receive critical startup funding to advance their business idea with the initiation of the Blackstone LaunchPad Student Launch Fund.
Blackstone LaunchPad Inaugurates Student Launch Fund
Student entrepreneurs from across all majors and disciplines now have an opportunity to apply and receive critical startup funding to advance their business idea with the initiation of the Blackstone LaunchPad Student Launch Fund.Jan. 12, 2015
Kate Harmon knows that inspiring great ideas oftentimes involves generating them in inspirational environments. As associate director of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Blackstone LaunchPad, which has helped hundreds of students and employees become entrepreneurs, Harmon is always…
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Leader’s Creative Idea Named Finalist in Knight Cities Challenge
Kate Harmon knows that inspiring great ideas oftentimes involves generating them in inspirational environments. As associate director of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Blackstone LaunchPad, which has helped hundreds of students and employees become entrepreneurs, Harmon is always…Image
June 23, 2014
, the Cleveland-based startup accelerator and venture fund, announced that reMesh, a Blackstone LaunchPad company founded by Andrew Konya, a chemical physics Ph.D. candidate in Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Liquid Crystal…
Blackstone LaunchPad Client Selected for 2014 Flashstarts Tech Accelerator Class
, the Cleveland-based startup accelerator and venture fund, announced that reMesh, a Blackstone LaunchPad company founded by Andrew Konya, a chemical physics Ph.D. candidate in Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Liquid Crystal…Image
April 28, 2014
Branding, marketing and strategic business planning were put to the test in the second annual Blackstone LaunchPad T-Shirt Supremacy Competition held recently.
Three finalists, Braisha Owens, a fashion merchandising and marketing major, Vivaldi Gloire Kiyindou Nik, an…
Blackstone LaunchPad Client T-Shirt Design to Be Sold in Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Bookstore
Branding, marketing and strategic business planning were put to the test in the second annual Blackstone LaunchPad T-Shirt Supremacy Competition held recently. Three finalists, Braisha Owens, a fashion merchandising and marketing major, Vivaldi Gloire Kiyindou Nik, an…Image
April 14, 2014
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ stakeholders and area business leaders turned out in force to celebrate the accomplishments of Blackstone LaunchPad entrepreneurs at the first Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Blackstone LaunchPad Recognition Breakfast and Student Expo on April 1.
At the event, 12 awards were…
Making Their Own Path: Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Announced
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ stakeholders and area business leaders turned out in force to celebrate the accomplishments of Blackstone LaunchPad entrepreneurs at the first Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Blackstone LaunchPad Recognition Breakfast and Student Expo on April 1. At the event, 12 awards were…Image
April 7, 2014
Kent State’s first-ever Mini Maker Faire, a family-friendly showcase of inventions, will take place on April 24 from noon to 4 p.m. on the first floor of the University Library. The event is free and open to the public. Anyone can participate, and student participation…
Campus Departments Come Together to Host First-Ever Maker Faire
Kent State’s first-ever Mini Maker Faire, a family-friendly showcase of inventions, will take place on April 24 from noon to 4 p.m. on the first floor of the University Library. The event is free and open to the public. Anyone can participate, and student participation…Image
March 24, 2014
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s thriving entrepreneurial culture will be highlighted at the first Blackstone LaunchPad Recognition Breakfast and Student Expo on April 1in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
The breakfast will serve as an opportunity to recognize the…
Celebrating Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Entrepreneurs: The Blackstone LaunchPad Recognition Breakfast and Student Expo
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s thriving entrepreneurial culture will be highlighted at the first Blackstone LaunchPad Recognition Breakfast and Student Expo on April 1in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The breakfast will serve as an opportunity to recognize the…Image
March 3, 2014
Makers across all disciplines, from art and design to technology and science, will now have the opportunity to exhibit and discuss their unique talents in one environment at the first Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Mini Maker Faire® to be held on April 24 from noon to 4 p.m. on the first…