Connecting ACU students & community business leaders to shape the future of business in Abilene.
LaunchABI brings together students, founders, alumni, and local business leaders to develop entrepreneurial talent, strengthen community connections, and support the long-term future of Abilene.
— WHAT IS LAUNCHABI?
Where ACU entrepreneurship meets the Abilene community
Powered by ACU's Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy, LaunchABI connects local businesses and community leaders with ACU's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Through events, mentorship, speaker engagements, company visits, pitch competitions, and student venture development, LaunchABI helps prepare the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders while strengthening connections across Abilene.
Access Emerging Talent
Connect with motivated ACU students ready to contribute to your organization.
Increase Community Visibility
Put your brand in front of ACU’s entrepreneurship ecosystem year-round.
Build Strategic Relationships
Engage with founders, executives, alumni, and fellow community leaders.
Support the Future of Abilene
Invest in the entrepreneurial infrastructure that strengthens our city long-term.
— COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Built with Abilene’s Best
LaunchABI grows through partnership with the organizations and leaders who believe in Abilene’s entrepreneurial future.
Previous Partners
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“I met an outstanding ACU student through a LaunchABI event and was excited to bring her on as a marketing intern last fall. Opportunities like this remind me how valuable intentional networking + community partnerships can be!”
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Samantha Baker
First Financial Bank
Partnership opportunities begin at $,1500 annually.
We’d love to talk through the ways your organization can engage with our community.
Connect with our Entrepreneur Network Director or download the partnership overview below.
— LAUNCHABI IN ACTION
Year-round programming that moves things forward
From pitch competitions and founder dinners to company visits and networking events — LaunchABI creates meaningful touch points between students and the Abilene business community.
PROGRAMMING xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Entrepreneur Speaker Series
ANNUAL EVENT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Founder Awards
COMMUNITY xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Venture Out Market
EXPERIENTIAL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Company Visits
COMPETITIONxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxStudent Pitch Competition
300+
Students engaged annually
15+
Community partners across Abilene
12+
Annual events
Dozens of
Founders, executives, & mentors involved
Let's build the future of entrepreneurship in Abilene.
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Whether you're interested in mentoring students, hosting a company visit, speaking at an event, recruiting talent, or exploring a year-round partnership — we'd love to connect.
Madison Hall
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Director, ACU Entrepreneur Network
Partnership opportunities begin at $1,500 annually.
