and Techstars Create “LaunchPad Lift” Program for Top Performing Student-Led Ventures

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Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Techstars launched LaunchPad Lift to support top-performing student-led ventures from the Blackstone LaunchPad network. The program gives each selected venture a $10,000 grant and a 10-week development experience with Techstars mentors and Blackstone support. The cohort includes seven ventures from multiple schools and countries, with more than half led by diverse founding teams. The initiative aims to help student entrepreneurs prepare for accelerator applications, capital raising, and early hiring.

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