About Us

Do you have ideas or concepts you'd like to turn into a business or not-for- profit organization? Hardware or software, consumer product, online app or game, brick and mortar shop, social enterprise: The CWRU LaunchNet can help you refine practically any entrepreneurial idea, and connect you to the resources you'll need to launch and maintain a business. Through its free and confidential services, The CWRU LaunchNet will help you navigate through intellectual property protection, business plan creation, enterprise organization, market definition, technological infrastructure, materials research, fundraising, pitch competitions, and more. Since 2012, the CWRU LaunchNet has helped more than 500 students and alumni to research and establish enterprises. LaunchNet-supported ventures have raised millions of dollars through competitions, public sources, and private investors. Join the CWRU LaunchNet community today. Register now and sign up for a meeting. Or visit our offices in Thwing Center, or the Richey Mixon Building. The CWRU LaunchNet serves students and alumni of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Institute of Art, and Cleveland Institute of Music.