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Launch Pitch Night-Spring 2024
Feb 23, 2024
Imagine Shark Tank, but instead of Mr. Wonderful shouting about Q4 projections and viability, it’s home-grown talent pitching to judges dedicated to helping the Lakeland business community.
Ten years ago, Catapult was founded to foster an environment for founders to build scalable businesses, and Launch Pitch Night is one of the many ways we help entrepreneurs do exactly that.
Catapult Teams up with AWS to Power Startups in Lakeland
Feb 16, 2024
Catapult has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Activate to provide substantial infrastructure credits, tools, support, and training to early-stage startups.
Catapult Startups Receive Major Microsoft Partnership Perks
Feb 2, 2024
As the leading startup incubator in our region, we’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Microsoft Founders Hub!
Stripe Partners with Catapult Incubator: A Boon for Early-Stage Startups
Jan 26, 2024
We are excited to announce that Stripe, the leading online payment platform, has partnered with Catapult as their newest collaboration.
Now I Know My NFT, Come Talk Blockchain & Crypto with Me!
Mar 8, 2022
With the rapid evolution of technology, conversations surrounding currency and business tech are constantly evolving as well. New terms such as NFT, Crypto, and Blockchain have been introduced into our everyday vocabulary.
Launch Pitch Night Fall 2021
Dec 1, 2021
Missed out on Catapult’s 11th Launch Pitch Event? Let’s take a deeper dive into the night... Christiaan Abbott, the new Associate Director of Catapult, began the night giving history on the event. Over $300,000 has been awarded over the past 5 years. The Launch...
NextNav Adds Decorated Marketing Executive, Gillian Smith, as Vice President of Marketing- NEWS
Oct 11, 2021
Catapult member, Gillian Smith, officially becomes part of the NextNav team.
Fall Pop-Up Series in Full Swing
Oct 5, 2021
Catapults fall pop-up series is here! Join us every Friday for a taste of what is new and next in Lakeland.
15 questions with Catapult’s president, Christin Strawbridge- NEWS
Sep 27, 2021
In an effort to learn about Lakeland’s small business scene, the LALtoday asked Christin 15 questions. Read on to find out what she loves about our city + who she thinks the coolest Lakelander is.
Lakeland Woman’s Invention Helps Families Deal With Grief of Stillbirths- NEWS
Sep 27, 2021
Launch winner Wendy Kowalski of Caring Cradle has her product in Lakeland Regional Health.
Lakeland group helps active military, veterans process trauma- NEWS
Sep 10, 2021
Dan Jarvis of 22Zero, was recently featured on Spectrum Bay News 9, for the work he does with veterans experiencing trauma.
Why Your Company’s Security Starts With Company Culture- NEWS
Jul 23, 2021
CEO and founder of Hook Security Zachary Eikenberry is highlighted in Forbes about having a holistic approach to company success.