A dedicated advisor
Paired with a Launcher advisor for continued one-on-one support.
Graduate Story
It has given me the tools to turn my goals into reality.
Murachi Ramirez AlvarezCHURURU Antojeria by Murachef
Business Lab
Your plan
is written.
Now get a mentor.
Free, one-on-one advising for Launcher graduates who have a business plan and are ready to put it to work, from strategy to bookkeeping to a first website.
- Length
- Ongoing, up to 10 more hours as needed
- Schedule
- One-on-one, scheduled with your advisor
- Cost
- Free
- Who
- Launcher graduates with a business plan
What it is
Advising that
doesn't end at graduation.
Business Lab is Launcher's post-graduation advising program. It's for graduates who finished the Entrepreneurship Program, used their 10 business plan hours, and have a written business plan ready to act on.
You're paired with a Launcher advisor for continued one-on-one support, with up to 10 more hours as needed. Past support has covered strategic planning, grant writing, accounting and bookkeeping, and branded websites.
Applications open the first week of August and the lab opens the second week of September each year. Fall 2026 advising is already underway; apply and we'll place you with the next available advisor.
What you get
Real help,
one on one.
Strategic planning
Help refining your business plan as your business grows and changes.
Grant writing support
Guidance finding and applying for grants that fit your business.
Accounting and bookkeeping
Practical help getting your books and financial habits in order.
Branded website help
Support building a simple, professional web presence for your business.
Up to 10 more hours
Additional advising hours as needed, beyond your original 10.
Eligibility
Who it's
for.
- You completed Launcher's Entrepreneurship Program
- You've used your original 10 business plan coaching hours
- You have a completed, written business plan
- You applied within your graduate advising window
- You're ready for ongoing, one-on-one support
Entrepreneur Journey
Ready to launch
your business?
1
Apply
Tell us about you and your idea. It takes a few minutes.
2
Review
Your application is reviewed by our team.
3
Enroll
Confirm your seat in the cohort and site that fits you.
4
Orientation
Meet your trainer, your classmates, and your workbook.
5
Launch
Graduate with a plan, a network, and a team behind you.
Questions
What people
ask us.
Do I have to be a Launcher graduate to join Business Lab?
Yes. Business Lab is exclusively for graduates who completed the Entrepreneurship Program and have a written business plan.
Is Business Lab free?
Yes, Business Lab is 100% free for eligible graduates.
When can I apply?
Applications open the first week of August, and the lab opens the second week of September. Fall 2026 advising is already underway, so apply now to be placed with the next available advisor.
What kind of help can I get?
Advisors have helped graduates with strategic planning, grant writing, accounting and bookkeeping, and building a branded website.
What if I need more than 10 hours?
Business Lab advisors can provide up to 10 more hours as needed, beyond your original 10 coaching hours from the Entrepreneurship Program.
You wrote the plan.
Now work it.
Get paired with an advisor who knows your business plan and wants to see it succeed.