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
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
If you have any questions, contact Mark Lacker at 513-529-1896 or lackerms@miamioh.edu
Previous Cohorts
