# Venture Studio Partnerships
SDSU Teams With Launch Factory to Launch Its Venture Studio Deal

By Adam Harrie | Written with AI assistance | Published 2026-05-15 | Business
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launch-factory-program
References: [sdsu.edu](https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2026/05/sdsu-partners-with-launch-factory-to-turn-research-into-venture-backed-startups)

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San Diego State University announced a partnership with Launch Factory, a San Diego-based venture studio and early-stage fund, to help accelerate the commercialization of campus research into startup companies. The collaboration features on-site office hours within SDSU’s Division of Research and Innovation, giving Launch Factory early access to emerging technologies developed in university labs.

The partnership is designed to help mature SDSU innovations for licensing and investment opportunities, particularly in engineering and physical sciences. Launch Factory will support the development of business-minded founder teams around scientific discoveries while also contributing evaluations connected to SDSU’s Pilot Innovation Fund and linking projects with entrepreneurial talent and early-stage capital.

For researchers and students, the initiative creates clearer pathways for turning academic discoveries into venture-backed startups with stronger commercial potential. The partnership also supports San Diego’s broader deeptech ecosystem by helping connect university research with startup formation, investment and regional economic development.

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