Launch Lane

Launch Lane is not currently accepting applications. If we assemble another cohort, we’ll be sure to announce it through here, on social media and several other channels.

We use a multi-step process that starts with a blind application. The blind process strips applicants of all names, pronouns and affiliations, which research has shown can lead to unconscious biases. This approach has proven to be effective in identifying promising startups with diverse founders. From there, we narrow down the applicants to a smaller pool. The second step is a more detailed application where we select a final group of companies to participate in an in-person interview. Following the interviews, we decide on a cohort of 6-8 companies. You can read more about the process here: https://sciencecenter.org/news...

The investment is an uncapped SAFE Note. You can learn more about it here: https://blog.ycombinator.com/a...

Our cohorts benefit from finely tuned technical assistance and mentorship, providing the right support at the right time. Launch Lane companies will meet once a week for a few hours. Each week will focus on a different topic and include experts in those areas. We’ll also check in with you individually throughout, set milestones specific to your company and make introductions to industry partners when appropriate. When the formal weekly programming ends, we’ll continue to work with your company one-on-one to ensure you’re on the right growth trajectory. Your membership at ic@3401 lasts for a year but our support of your company doesn’t have an end date.