Date and Time:
📅 Tuesday, May 13, 2025
🕞 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
Location:
📍 HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
601 Genome Way, Huntsville, AL 35806
*Room: Widener Auditorium - this is a large space just off of the Atrium of our 601 building
*Parking: There is street parking in front of the 601 building and Jackson Center, as well as additional parking to the immediate left of the paver drop-off zone at the front of the 601 building. (Visitors can also park anywhere on campus, but I would direct them to those areas since the other building entrances are badge-access only)
About the Event
Calling all founders, entrepreneurs, and big thinkers in Huntsville — join us for an energizing hour of insights, networking, and community at the Alabama Launchpad Regional Meetup: Huntsville, hosted in partnership with HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology.
Whether you’re a past finalist, current applicant, or future founder curious about Alabama Launchpad, this is the perfect opportunity to:
- Connect with fellow entrepreneurs in the Huntsville ecosystem
- Learn about resources in your community to help your company grow
- Learn what’s new and next for Alabama Launchpad
- Hear key updates on the upcoming application cycle and statewide events
- Get your questions answered in a casual, supportive environment
Alabama Launchpad, a program powered by the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), has invested $6.4 million in 124 companies across the state. Those startups now boast a combined valuation of over $1 billion and have created more than 1,600 jobs. This is your chance to plug into that momentum and learn how Launchpad can help your startup scale.
🗓️ Pro Tip: Pitch your business in 90 seconds if you choose + enjoy pizza & soft drinks!
Who Should Attend?
🚀 Startup founders
💡 Aspiring entrepreneurs
🏆 Alabama Launchpad alumni and finalists
📈 Investors, mentors, and ecosystem champions
🌟 Anyone curious about growing a business in Alabama
For more information, please visit www. alabamalaunchpad.com.