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Hey there Bobcats! Ready to dive into innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity? Whether you're a startup enthusiast, have innovative ideas to solve problems, or are just curious about entrepreneurship, there's a spot for you here. The Innovation + Design Hub (I+D Hub) powered by Blackstone LaunchPad is a thriving innovation community here on campus! 
 
We’re not your average hub – we’re all about connecting students to our campus and global Blackstone Launchpad entrepreneurial network, plus we also have the following:

Welcome to Innovation + Design Hub

Events

We host many events from our Speaker Series that features successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and experts sharing their experiences and insights to educational workshops covering various aspects of entrepreneurship, design, and innovation to enhance skill sets.

Co-working Space

The I+D Hub is a dedicated area where individuals and teams can work on their projects or ventures to foster collaboration and creativity. We are located in Room 140 of the Arts and Computational Sciences Building.

Mentorship

Come connect with experienced mentors who can provide guidance, share insights, and help navigate your entrepreneurial journey. Schedule a 1-on-1 mentor meeting on Startup Tree today!

Competitions

We have opportunities where students can participate in competitions that allow them as individuals or as teams to showcase their innovative ideas and win prizes.

Events

 

Follow Us

Make sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date with us!

@UCMINNOVATE

 

Questions

For any questions contact our Project Coordinator, Margie Gallo at mloza14@ucmerced.edu.