Launchpad at Montana State University

Launchpad at Montana State University The MSU Launchpad is an entrepreneurship resource for students, alumni, and faculty offering mentoring, guidance, networking, and venture support.

Blackstone LaunchPad is a co-curricular, experiential, campus program designed to introduce entrepreneurship as a viable career path and develop entrepreneurial skills and mindsets through individualized coaching, ideation, and venture support. Developed as part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation's Entrepreneurship Initiative, the program is currently available to over 350,000 students on 15

campuses in six regions across the country. Influenced by the enterprising heritage of Blackstone and its founders, the Blackstone Charitable Foundation is directing the firm's resources and intellectual capital to support entrepreneurship nationwide and globally.

05/19/2026

Yesterday, and hosted the 2026 Prospects Pitch Competition Grand Championships.
Finalists in the existing business and new business categories presented to a panel of business leaders. The Grand Champion winners in each category earned $5000 for their business endeavors. All finalists received scholarships from the .

A huge congratulations to Brynn Ryan, Will Gray, and the other recipients of the Bronze Pencil Award. Along with graduat...
05/08/2026

A huge congratulations to Brynn Ryan, Will Gray, and the other recipients of the Bronze Pencil Award. Along with graduating today, Brynn and Will have been an incredible part of our team as graphic designers.

The Richard Helzer Bronze Pencil Award is selected by the faculty of the School of Art in recognition of an outstanding senior at Montana State University for their creative talent and artistic ability.

This recognition is well deserved for both Will and Brynn, who have created countless graphics supporting entrepreneurial activity across campus. We are so grateful for everything they have contributed and will truly miss our graduates.

Congratulations again to all of the recipients!

03/27/2026

A huge thank you to Caroline Cummings and all who attended today’s event.

Caroline spoke on the successes and more importantly the failures and lessons of her entrepreneurial journey thus far. We look forward to more speaker series and thinker spaces held every Friday at Engine Works and can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for A Founder’s Journey with Caroline Cummings this Friday, March 27th at 11AM at EngineWorks. Hear firsthand le...
03/25/2026

Join us for A Founder’s Journey with Caroline Cummings this Friday, March 27th at 11AM at EngineWorks. Hear firsthand lessons on startup success, failure, and everything in between. We look forward to seeing you there!

03/23/2026

Just a heads up that applications for the 2026 Venture Competition are due this Sunday at 11:59PM.

The application form can be found on our website or in the link in our bio, we look forward to seeing all who apply.

It is that time of year again, we are thrilled to host the 7th annual $100K Venture Competition!!If you’re a student, fa...
03/13/2026

It is that time of year again, we are thrilled to host the 7th annual $100K Venture Competition!!

If you’re a student, faculty member, researcher, postdoc, or 2024–2025 alum from MSU or UM campuses and you’re building a venture, this is your chance to compete and win big. Ventures must be founder-led and cannot have received venture capital or angel funding.

Compete in one of three tracks: Social Impact, Deep Tech/University Research, or Traditional Venture.

Application deadline: Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 PM. For help or questions, visit us in the SUB after spring break!

Huge congrats to Jovany Guillen Castillo and Radley Robertson ._.rob and the other awardee’s for the Bronze Pencil Aw...
05/09/2025

Huge congrats to Jovany Guillen Castillo and Radley Robertson ._.rob and the other awardee’s for the Bronze Pencil Awards!!! And graduating today!! Amazing graphic designers and teammates and you both have both been such a critical part of our !!!

The Richard Helzer Bronze Pencil Award is selected by the Faculty of the School of Art in Recognition of an Outstanding Senior at Montana State University for their Creative Talents and Artistic Abilities!

Tomorrow the anticipation comes to an end. With $100K on the line, finalists are ready to pitch for this year’s venture ...
04/23/2025

Tomorrow the anticipation comes to an end. With $100K on the line, finalists are ready to pitch for this year’s venture competition.
All are encouraged and able to join at 5PM on the 2nd floor of Norm Asbjornson Hall in Inspiration Hall! We look forward to seeing you then.

Join us on April 7th in the SUB at 3pm to hear from Greg; who is an Author, Founder, and Venture Capitalist joining us t...
03/24/2025

Join us on April 7th in the SUB at 3pm to hear from Greg; who is an Author, Founder, and Venture Capitalist joining us to talk about his career in entrepreneurship and innovation.

We’re just 6 days away from the submission deadline for this year’s big idea challenge! Submit your big idea and be the ...
10/14/2024

We’re just 6 days away from the submission deadline for this year’s big idea challenge! Submit your big idea and be the NEXT spotlight! 💡 🎉

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