New Name, Same Focus
The Zahn Innovation Center is now the Zahn Innovation Platform Launchpad.
With the start of the new semester, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s on-campus business incubator received a new name.
The Zahn Innovation Platform Launchpad, formerly the Zahn Innovation Center, helps Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» students, faculty and staff with the commercialization of their social and commercially based ideas.
A recent prompted the shift, which will focus on collaboration across disciplines, the exploration of new ideas and the launch of new ventures.
"With the creation of the Zahn Innovation Platform — including the ZIP Launchpad (formally the Zahn Innovation Center) and ZIP Lab focused on design thinking — Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» students have even more ways to experience entrepreneurship," said Cathy Pucher, executive director of the ZIP Launchpad.
Upcoming events
ZIP Launchpad Pitchfest — Feb. 4
Come pitch potential ideas or help decide on the audience favorite.
The event runs from 4 to 5 p.m., EBA-419
ZIP Launchpad Explore Design/3D Printing — Feb. 11
Learn how to use a 3D printer.
The event runs from 4 to 5 p.m., EBA-419
ZIP Launchpad Idea Office Hours — Ongoing
Have questions about how to get involved with the ZIP Launchpad? Drop in with questions.
Every Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m., EBA 419
About the ZIP Launchpad
The ZIP Launchpad’s top priority is to help Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» students, faculty and staff from any major or department on campus launch startups and to do so in a way that brings valuable and rewarding experiences to those who participate in the process. Through its membership, ZIP Launchpad has developed a supportive and collaborative entrepreneurial community on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s campus.
