Launch Blue to Participate in One Day for UK
April 1, 2025
Launch Blue is excited to announce we are participating in One Day for UK, the University of Kentucky’s annual fundraising event, on April 24.
One Day for UK is a 24-hour fundraising event that seeks to further the mission and results of various colleges and programs within the University of Kentucky. Operating from the University of Kentucky, Launch Blue collaborates with stakeholders across the Commonwealth and beyond to nurture an environment that allows emerging technologies and social solutions to reach their full potential impact, serving UK’s land-grant mission to uplift Kentucky’s innovation economy.
Launch Blue is proud that our programs provide hands-on training to empower students, entrepreneurs, innovators and emerging investors in creating and sustaining successful businesses and technologies that solve real-world problems. Since launching in 2020, its programs have employed 22 students, helped create 72 jobs, supported 85 university research technologies and 38 startup businesses.
Last year, Launch Blue raised more than $6,000+ with the help of 60 donors during One Day for UK. We invite you to help us achieve our goal of 100+ donors and to raise over $10,000 this year on April 24. “All gift donations to Launch Blue during this year’s event support our programs, particularly our student programs like the Entrepreneurial Leadership and Commercialization and Innovation Leadership Programs. These programs train and empower the next generation to be leaders in innovation upon graduation, whether that’s in a company, university or as an entrepreneur,” said Kendra Stenzel, Director of Innovation Talent Development. All donations to Launch Blue programs make an impact on the learning paths and experiences for students.
For individuals interested in getting involved, there are a number of ways to make an impact. We invite you to become a champion and support our campaign by:
Make a gift donation to help fund the various programs: Donate.
Connect with your network to encourage others to make a gift donation.
Participate in the social media campaign by liking and sharing our posts. Visit our LinkedIn here.
Visit the fundraising page to make a gift donation to support Launch Blue programs. If you have any questions or would like more information about Launch Blue programs and initiatives, please contact our team.
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Written by Abby Brady