The Redhawk Launch Accelerator is the John. W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship’s seed stage startup accelerator for all Miami University student-led startups with high growth potential.
Participating startups will:
Work 1 to 1 with mentors
Work side-by-side with subject matter experts and practicing entrepreneurs
Identify and achieve growth benchmarks
Pitch to startup accelerators and funders at Demo Day
Receive up to $2,500 in operating capital
Programming Overview
Based in Union Hall in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine district, the next cohort of the Redhawk Launch Accelerator will take place during the Spring 2021 Semester. Programming will focus on critical aspects of growing a startup, including:
Benchmark and goal setting
Customer interviews and feedback
Prototype development and testing
Achieving product-market fit
Sales and marketing
Crowdfunding
Venture capital
Important Dates
November 12, 2020: Accelerator applications open
December 31, 2020: Accelerator applications close
Early January 2021: Applicant interviews
Mid-January 2021: Applicants are notified of admissions decision
February 1, 2021: Accelerator kickoff
Late May 2021: Demo Day
Eligibility:
All current Miami University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Miami University alumni, are eligible to participate.
The Redhawk Launch Accelerator is a proud member of the Startup Cincinnati Ecosystem
