Cohort 1 Selection
Review projects, compare evidence, and submit structured decisions in one place. This page is the entry point, and the full jury workflow is available in the selection dashboard.
What is the Launchpad?
From science to scalable impact.
UM6P Launchpad is an academic incubation program designed for researchers, PhD candidates, postdocs, and student innovators who aim to turn scientific and technological breakthroughs into market-ready startups. The program provides access to UM6P laboratories, expert scientific and business mentoring, entrepreneurial training, and dedicated financial support, enabling founders to fully focus on transforming their ideas into scalable, high-impact ventures.
Our Framework
Venture design and execution: business model, experiment plan, OKRs, governance, and budget control to de-risk growth.
Entrepreneurial mindset & soft skills: team capabilities, leadership maturity, and execution discipline for startup growth.
Science-to-market bridge: IP strategy, lab access, validation protocols, and partner ecosystem to accelerate commercialization.
Meet the Team
Center of Entrepreneurship Director
Center of Entrepreneurship Associate Director
UM6P Launchpad Manager
Our Offer for the Startups
Access to UM6P labs and technical resources
Premium mentoring and top-tier expertise
Training and capacity building
Living allowance
Cloud credits and partner perks
Operational support
Our Offer for the Mentors
Institutional affiliation with UM6P
Direct access to emerging innovations
Contribution to venture qualification
Academic and entrepreneurial visibility
UM6P Launchpad - Use the button above to access the jury selection dashboard.