Description
LaunchPad Long Island is a regional business incubator and startup accelerator with multiple co-working locations across Long Island that supports early-stage entrepreneurs by providing workspace, mentorship, events (like Pitch Nights and fireside chats), networking with mentors and investors, and connections to the broader innovation ecosystem to help startups build viable products, refine business models, and prepare for growth.
Eligibility
Early-stage founders and startups interested in workspace, mentorship, and ecosystem support.
Teams looking to engage with Long Island entrepreneur community, mentors, and funding networks.
Process
Engage with LaunchPad Opportunities: Founders join through site contact or community entry such as workspace sign-up or event participation.
Access Programs and Mentorship: Participating startups have access to co-working, mentoring, educational events, and community activities designed to support business development.
Network with Funders and Partners: LaunchPad connects founders with regional funding resources, angel networks, mentors, and ecosystem partners via curated events and associations.
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ Access to co-working spaces across multiple Long Island locations.
✔ Connections to mentors, professional advisors, and regional ecosystem partners including legal, accounting, and university networks.
✔ Networking and community events like Pitch Nights and fireside chats.
✔ Exposure to regional seed/angel investors and funding resources via partnerships and events.
✔ Educational programming and collaborative founder community support to accelerate early venture development.
