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Empowering the Next Generation of Female Innovators

Empowering the Next Generation of Female Innovators by Hanna Teckle

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Empowering the Next Generation of Female Innovators

The future of innovation is female. This past application cycle, ZIP Launchpad saw a surge in female applicants, with 17% participating in Women in Business or Women in STEM initiatives....

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Kuvri Takes 1st Place at In Flight Summer 2024 Mintz Award 

For many parents, cleaning baby bottles is a daily struggle that’s frustrating, time-consuming, and often ineffective. But Kuvri, an innovative team from San Diego State University’s... 

Enhancing Smartwatch functionality with Andrew Gladue

Enhancing Smartwatch Functionality with Andrew Gladue

Andrew Gladue, founder of Plethys, is enhancing smartwatch accuracy for users seeking reliable biometric data Launched in San Diego in late 2023, ...

fall 2024 newly admitted team

Fall 2024 Newly Admitted Team

We are excited to announce the new startups entering the ZIP Launchpad for Fall 2024. Meet the Teams and Problems They’re solving...

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Conrad Presbys Scholarship Recipients Highlight

Sept. 6, 2024

The Conrad Presby Endowed Entreprenurship Scholarship supports students across all majors who demonstrate passionate engagement in entreprenurial activities...

Techstars San Diego

Techstars San Diego

In 2023, the Techstars San Diego Accelarator, in collaboration with San Diego State University (SDSU), completed its inaugural year. The program...

Pitchfest 2024

Pitchfest 2024

On Wednesday, January 31st 2024, the SDSU ZIP Launchpad hosted its annual PitchFest in partnership with the SDSU Entreprenuership Society...

Meet Jessica Munoz

Meet Jessica Munoz: H.G. Fenton Company Idea Lab, Junior Lab Manager

The H.G. Fenton Company Idea Lab offers a variety of machines and resources that students can use to create...

Making Waves for Change

Making Waves for Change: Join the H2O Impact Challenge Now

Want to take on a challenge that can make a splash in solving the global water crisis? The Chinyeh Hostler Social Venture Challenge...

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Empowering Families: ParentShare wins 2023 Chinyeh Hostler Social Venture Challenge

With a passion for achieving convenient childcare for parents who are students and/or remotely work, ParentShare...

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Big Data HackathonSDSU ZIP Launchpad Co-Hosts the San Diego Big Data Hackathon with Sharp Healthcare