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#StartupGVL Launchpad
2023
New businesses, whether a side hustle or venture-backed, need advice and encouragement to grow and flourish.
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Important Dates
Whether you are a founder looking to apply, a sponsor looking to donate a package, or a community member attending our celebration, these are important dates to keep in mind for this year’s Launchpad event.
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Feb 6: StartupGVL Launchpad Application for Founders Opens
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March 6: StartupGVL Launchpad Application for Founders Closes
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April 6: StartupGVL Launchpad Celebration & Prize Presentation Event
Register Now#StartupGVL Launchpad 2023
#StartupGVL Launchpad, first introduced in 2022, is an event designed to showcase, celebrate and help launch Greenville’s up-and-coming early-stage businesses.
We’re putting out an open call to all Upstate entrepreneurs to apply for and compete in this unique event, with the hopes they could win valuable support to expand or launch their business.
How does it work?
Participating startups can apply for any or all of the resource offerings donated by local organizations, but they can win only one. Supporting sponsors agree to work with their winning startup and provide a pre-set scope of donated support.
Our 2023 prize packages are:
Provided by Elliott Davis, this is the prize you need to take a professional look at your business planning and documentation and get expert recommendations on where to improve. This package includes business transformation options,
consultation on how to improve efficiencies, and financial advice around strategy and growth.
Provided by SLANT, this package is perfect for new businesses who need expert help in putting their best branding foot forward. This package includes strategic and creative design services such as brand strategy, logo design, and/or branded presentation deck to help your company really impress.
Provided by Find Great People, this package helps fledging teams hone their hiring strategy and build a company culture worth sticking around for. This package includes a leadership/team assessment, culture assessment, and diversity education.
Provided by Wyche Law Firm, this package can help you get your ducks (and documents) in a row as you solidify your company's legal existence. This package includes assets such as initial legal consultation, formation of a business entity, and operating agreement among founders.
Provided by DFS Creative Concepts, this package is the solution for business who need to get their name out there digitally, particularly when it comes to building traction. This package includes consultative services such as website and search engine optimization, programmatic advertising and retargeting strategy, and other services to bring users into the funnel.
Provided by South Carolina Research Authority, these seed grants are exclusively available to innovation-based companies. This package is available to innovation-lead,
for-profit teams with high-potential for economic impact.
2022 Launchpad Stats
Our first-ever Launchpad event in 2022 brought together more than 100 guests to downtown Greenville as 6 startups were presented with prize packages that totaled more than $125,000 in value.
$125K
in Prizes
6
Prize Winners
82
Applicants
21
Finalists
100+
Attendees