Santa Cruz Launchpad 2024 Student Startup Pitch Competition Application Open

Calling all undergraduate student teams from UC Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College! Are you bursting with innovative ideas and ready to propel your startup idea to the next level? Join us for the 7th Annual Santa Cruz Launchpad happening on May 29th at the iconic Cocoanut Grove.

This exciting event, held in collaboration with the Santa Cruz Works job fair, offers students the perfect platform to showcase their ideas, network with professionals, and take their projects to the big stage. Don't miss this chance to make your mark and win some cash prizes!

Who should apply?

  • Open to all undergraduate student startup teams from UC Santa Cruz and Cabrillo Colleg

  • Open to all departments, research areas, and degree programs

  • Open to all business models

  • Founding team must have at least one current student

  • Non-traditional founders are strongly encouraged to apply

Previous winners who have received more than $4,000 from the SC Launchpad Pitch competition are not permitted to re-apply using the same winning concept.

Prizes

  • Biotech/Health (QB3) = $6,000 

  • Social Impact = $6,000 

  • Technology = $6,000 

  • Community Impact = $2,000 

  • Runners Up =  $2,000 

  • People's Choice Award = $2,000 

  • Special Climate Action = $10,000* from UCSC's IBE Hub  

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