Andrews Launch Accelerator Application

Hey there, thanks for your interest in the Andrews Launch Accelerator. To complete your application, please review the eligibility requirements one more time below, and then complete the application below. Be sure to read all instructions and notes related to the application before submitting. Keep in mind, there is a 2 minute video pitch requirement as part of the application- don’t wait until last minute to start this!

Eligibility Requirements

At least one co-founder or owner of 10% or more of the company’s equity must be either a NC State Undergraduate, Graduate, or Recent Alumni (up to 5 years) from any NC State program.

Furthermore, at least one member of the team must be present, in person, at the in-person sessions that take place in the Entrepreneurship Clinic (downtown Raleigh) once weekly. In the past these sessions have taken place on Tuesdays from 9 AM – 12 PM.

Process and Dates

1. Application Due | March 31st.
   • The actual application (linked on this page, including your 2 minute pitch) is due.
2. Applications reviewed, finalists chosen | April 10th
   • The applications submitted here will go through review and the top 10 applicants will be selected as finalists. 
3. Finalist Pitch day | April 30th, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M in Downtown Raleigh.
   • The selected finalists will be invited to a finalist pitch day taking place in Raleigh on April 24th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
   • During this time, finalists will give an in-person 5 minute pitch with 10 minutes of Q&A from a panel of judges.
   • The start and end time for this pitch day is variable to change by roughly an hour, but please make sure you calendars are blocked.
4. Finalists Announced | By May 1st
   • Of the 10 finalists, about 5 will be selected to participate in this year’s cohort. Offer letters will be sent by May 1st.
5. Program Begins With Kickoff | May 15th
6. First day of official programming | May 19th
   • From this point on, the program meets every Tuesday IN PERSON in Raleigh, from 9-12.
7. Demo Day (program finale) | August 18th