Launch Oregon

Launch Oregon is UO’s premier early-stage startup program, providing funding, mentorship, and resources specifically designed for companies with University of Oregon connections.

What Launch Oregon Offers

Funding at Critical Stages

  • Pre-seed funding to validate your business model and build your MVP
  • Seed funding to scale operations
  • Follow-on support as you prepare for Series A funding
  • Co-investment opportunities with regional and national investors

Dedicated Business Development Support

  • Personal startup advisors assigned to your company
  • Go-to-market strategy development 
  • Customer discovery and validation
  • Sales and partnership development
  • Fundraising preparation and investor readiness

Launch Oregon Eligibility

To be eligible for Launch Oregon, your company must have UO affiliation through at least one of these connections: 

  • Founded on UO technology - Building a company on intellectual property licensed from UO
  • UO founder or co-founder - Faculty, staff, student, or alumni as part of founding team
  • Active UO research collaboration - Ongoing partnership with UO researchers or centers

Not eligible for Launch Oregon? 

You can still access many UO resources including mentorship, facilities, SBIR/STTR support, and our broader entrepreneurship ecosystem. We also provide connections to regional funding sources and accelerators.