The LaunchLab Network is announcing a new program, Resource Partners, which aims to connect student innovators with local experts to help develop their innovative ideas or startup ventures, and ultimately, achieve success.
The mentorship program is only available to LaunchLab Network clients. They will be paired with experts who volunteer their time to offer personal support, guidance and direction. Visit the LaunchLab Network webpage.
“We are excited to announce the LaunchLab Network’s Resource Partners as our latest program to help connect students with local experts to help build a more robust pipeline of talent across West Virginia,” said Assistant Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Carrie White. “Each Resource Partner will offer guidance, valuable insights and direction unique to the students’ needs and goals. By making these connections and providing personal access to successful business owners, inventors and innovators, we hope our students reach their goals, realize success and find greater opportunities now and in the future.”
To become a LaunchLab client and take advantage of this opportunity, a student can fill out intake forms and schedule an introductory meeting with LaunchLab Network staff. As a client, a student can receive 30 minutes of free consultation with a Resource Partner listed in the desired area of expertise. The Partners have expertise in a variety of fields, ranging from business to accounting to pharmaceuticals, and more.
Global Entrepreneurship Week ended Nov. 18. Powered by the Kauffman Foundation, GEW is meant to inspire a worldwide entrepreneurial mindset and help build lasting connections, mentorships and more. The LaunchLab Network shares a common mission, and the kickoff of the Resource Partners will broaden the avenue of connections and mentorship opportunities available to students.
Operating since 2014, West Virginia University’s LaunchLab Network serves as a comprehensive, one-stop shop to help students develop and commercialize their ideas, innovations, inventions or business models. In a motivating and supportive environment, the LaunchLab Network is an applied innovation center offers hands-on idea development support, education, mentorship, prototyping facilities, resources and connections to empower entrepreneurs across West Virginia.
The LaunchLab Network is part of the WVU IDEA Hub, a university-wide network of centers, offices and programs that fosters and supports innovation and entrepreneurship among WVU students, faculty and staff while engaging the statewide community.
For more information visit the page on the LaunchLab website.