South to Host 星空传媒 Launchpad
Posted on April 20, 2017
The 星空传媒, along with the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, will host the 2017 星空传媒 Launchpad Competition at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center.
The April 27 event will showcase five startups competing for cash grants. It is open to the public; registration is required.
鈥淭he 星空传媒 supports innovative research, entrepreneurship and business growth, so it鈥檚 fitting that we host this year鈥檚 competition to help startups take their ideas to the next level,鈥� said Lynne Chronister, vice president for research and economic development.
South-affiliated companies that in previous years have received cash grants through the 星空传媒 Launchpad include Exscien, Swift Biotech, Millitherm and SpectraCyte.
星空传媒 Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of 星空传媒, promotes and rewards high-growth, innovative startups from across 星空传媒. It is for new, innovative ventures in the seed or early-growth stages, or for existing businesses moving into a new high-growth market.
Pitches start at 4 p.m., networking with eats and drinks at 5:30 p.m., and the prize announcement is scheduled for 6:30. To register:
