Programs
- Blackstone LaunchPad
- i4X
- VentureWell
- School of Young Entrepreneurs
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.
Years in excellence
Schools in the network
Students with access annually
Applications for the Fall cohort will be available in early September.
Fall 2025 cohort runs from October 2025 - May 2026.
Fall 2025 Cohort Important Application Dates
*All application status updates and next steps will be communicated via email
Important Program Dates
See below for important program dates for admitted teams.
Open to all current UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing.
Team Requirements
Important Program Dates
Fall 2025 | Develop Your Entrepreneurial Mind
Winter 2026 | Learn Your Customer & Explore Your MVP
Spring 2026 | Refine Solutions & Develop Your Pitch
AIP 197 credit is available for undergraduate students. Enroll with the Academic Internship Program.
Winter Quarter 2026
Internship Dates: January 5, 2026 - March 13, 2026
Application Deadlines |
Dates |
Submit Learning Agreement to AIP via InternLink |
October 20 - December 5 |
EASy Request |
December 12 |
Spring Quarter 2026
Internship Dates: March 30, 2026 - June 5, 2026
Application Deadlines |
Dates |
Submit Learning Agreement to AIP via InternLink |
January 6 - March 13 |
EASy Request |
March 20 |
Dates are subject to change. Stay updated by visiting:
Send questions about AIP enrollment to the Academic Internship Program via the Virtual Advising Center.
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.