Launch Your Business
What is the Blackstone Launchpad?
The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries is the University’s innovation hub, connecting the entire campus resource-rich ecosystem with a global network that provides support for aspiring entrepreneurs, inventors, and creators. The program serves faculty, staff, students, and alumni across disciplines who are interested in innovation, invention, entrepreneurship, venture creation, careers, entrepreneurial skills, diversity, equity, inclusion, and taking ideas from concept to commercialization. The program supports a key pillar of Syracuse University’s Academic Strategic Plan to create an innovation ecosystem across the institution that prepares participants to be trailblazers in an entrepreneurial world.Check out the Blackstone Launchpad online or in the 1st Floor of Bird Library for more information. Blackstone Launchpad can help you on your journey to bring your idea to life or help you build an exciting, innovative career. For more information, please email launchpad@syr.edu.
Alumni Athletes that have utilized the Blackstone Launchpad resources include SU Football Alum David Walker '93, SU Women's Basketball alums Whisper Fisher '20 and Dominique Camp '25, and SU Men's Basketball Alum John Bol Ajak '23.
