Blackstone LaunchPad, the signature program of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation, seeks to close the opportunity gap by equipping college and university students with the entrepreneurial skills they need to build lasting careers.
Skills needed to build a successful business – growth mindset, creativity, critical thinking, leadership – are the same skills needed to build a successful career.
LaunchPad gives students a platform to hone these skills so that they can be more competitive and confident in today’s job market.
10+
Years in excellence
70+
Schools in the network
1M+
Students with access annually
Why You Should Join
Available to all UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students with a startup, small business, or social innovation idea, regardless of major or industry
Tailored in-person and online curriculum
Assigned mentor throughout the duration of the program for one-on-one advising
Extended access to The Basement’s co-working space
Access to a network of subject-area experts
Priority use of The Basement’s Prototyping Lab
Curated funding sources
Proof of concept prototyping funds (subject to availability)
Blackstone LaunchPad Virtual Info Session | Monday, September 29th, 4 – 4:45 p.m. Have questions about the Blackstone LaunchPad program? Attend the info session to learn more. Register here.
UC San Diego has an official record called the Co-Curricular Record (CCR) which highlights student involvement and achievements in opportunities beyond the classroom. The Blackstone Launchpad program is CCR approved.
How to apply: Students can request the Co-Curricular Record (CCR) along with their academic transcript through the Registrar or print an unofficial PDF copy through the CCR Portal.
