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RedHawk Launch Accelerator

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

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

Contact: Mark Lacker, 513-529-1896, lackerms@miamioh.edu

Previous Cohorts:

2021 Cohort

2020 Cohort

2019 Cohort

Department of Entrepreneurship

800 E. High Street
Suite 2078
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-1221
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