BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 18, 2026) — Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama in partnership with Innovate Alabama, announced VivoSphere LLC as the winner of the Alabama Launchpad Cycle 1 2026 Life Sciences Track competition. VivoSphere will receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding, along with access to ongoing mentorship and exposure to Alabama’s growing network of…
Photo credit: Joe McAdory BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 11, 2026) – Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, is proud to announce Joseph Rusk and The BreadBoard Company as the winner of the Alabama Launchpad Cycle 1 2026 Technology Track competition. Rusk will receive $75,000 in…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 7, 2025) – Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, is proud to announce Kalm Therapeutics as the winner of $100,000 in non-dilutive funding in the Life Sciences Track. AJ Singhal, founder of Kalm Therapeutics, will receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding, as…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 30, 2025) – Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, is proud to announce VRobotics as the winner of $50,000 in non-dilutive funding in the Consumer Goods Track. Stephane Lee, founder of VRobotics, will receive $50,000 in non-dilutive funding, as well as…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 27, 2025) – Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, is proud to announce Homepoint as the winner of $75,000 in non-dilutive funding in the Technology (Hardware & Software) Track. Caroline and Trey McMeans, co-founders of Homepoint, will receive $75,000 in non-dilutive…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 19, 2025) – Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, has named Cognera Health, Inc. the winner of the Cycle 1 2025 Life Sciences Track. The Newton-based mental-health company, co-founded by Jupudi Vamsi Kalyan, Jaydeep Patel and John Budala, will receive $100,000…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 12, 2025) – Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama in partnership with Innovate Alabama, has announced Darling Grey as the Consumer Goods Track winner for Cycle 1 2025. The Birmingham-based lifestyle brand, founded by Anna Grace Wesson, will receive $50,000 in non-dilutive funding to accelerate its mission…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 28, 2025) – Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, is proud to announce ProxyLink as the winner of $75,000 in non-dilutive funding in the Technology (Hardware & Software) Track for Cycle 1 2025. The company was selected from a competitive group of…
Birmingham, AL (December 11, 2024) — The inaugural Alabama Founder Fest wrapped up with the announcement of the winners from Alabama Launchpad’s Cycle 3 competition during Innovate Alabama’s State of Innovation Day. Nyad and Huntsville Magazine took top honors, earning a combined $75,000 in non-dilutive funding. Held at Innovation Depot and Regions Field, Alabama Founder…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 16, 2024) – Two startup companies competed in a field of eight finalists to earn a combined $75,000 in non-dilutive funding in the Alabama Launchpad Cycle 2 2024 Finale. Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), partnered with Innovate Alabama to host the finale at The University…
