BW LaunchNET is excited to announce the 2026 Morgan StartUp & ScaleUp Grants!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

During 2026, BW LaunchNET is thrilled to provide seed funding to for-profit business ideas and ventures. Funding is subject to application review, interview, and funding request documentation.

 

Are You Eligible?

Baldwin Wallace University undergraduate, graduate students, alumni, and faculty/staff

Who are current or new LaunchNET Clients

Have a for-profit business or business idea

Select community business patners

 

Available Funding

Morgan StartUp & ScaleUp Grant applicants are eligible to apply for funds in the following amounts:

 

Students

  • Ideation Stage Business:Up to $500
  • Revenue Producing Business:Up to $1000

Apply Here

Faculty/Staff

  • Ideation Stage Business:Up to $750
  • Revenue Producing Business:Up to $1000

Apply Here

Alumni

  • Ideation Stage Business:Up to $1500
  • Revenue Producing Business:Up to $2500

Apply Here

 
 

Apply Now

This application has a rolling deadline with limited funds!

 
 

StartUp vs. ScaleUp

What's Next?

  • After Turning In Your Application

    Responses will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be granted throughout this spring to reflect the funding award process. An email will be sent to your email address with details surrounding next steps in the application and interview process within 4 weeks of application submission.

  • Application Review Information

    BW LaunchNET will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and awarding interviews on a rolling basis.