Blackstone LaunchPad @ MSU EDAC

BALTIMORE — The Blackstone Charitable Foundation today announced that it has committed $2 million to expand access to its student venture and entrepreneurial skill-building program, Blackstone LaunchPad, to students at Morgan State University and three other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The partnership is part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation’s broader $40 million commitment to expand LaunchPad to higher-ed institutions that have a majority underrepresented population or are serving under-resourced communities.

On Morgan’s campus, student access to the Blackstone LaunchPad program will be facilitated through the University’s Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center (EDAC).

“We are thankful for this new collaboration with the Blackstone Charitable Foundation, as it builds upon the great work we’ve already done to expose our gifted students to embracing innovative ideas and developing an entrepreneurial mindset,” said David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University. 

Coinciding with LaunchPad coming to Morgan, EDAC is hosting a “Bear Tank” live pitch competition giving participants an opportunity to present a business idea and win a cash award. Hosted by the University’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management the first round of the competition will take place on campus on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 6 p.m.

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