The Zero Labs Innovation Launchpad recently concluded its third cohort, transforming the Black Fire Innovation building into a lively center of collaboration and innovation. From October 4-6, we welcomed 14 dynamic teams, featuring 26 forward-thinking founders from around the U.S. and globally, who came together to shape the future of Las Vegas' core industries. This exciting event, in partnership with the UNLV Office of Economic Development and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), highlighted the growing diversity of talent emerging from both Las Vegas and beyond.

The Zero Labs Innovation Launchpad has successfully concluded its second cohort, transforming the Black Fire Innovation building into a bustling center of creativity and groundbreaking ideas. From May 17-19, we welcomed 19 exceptional teams, represented by 33 visionary founders, to collaborate, innovate, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. This event, held in collaboration with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ (UNLV) Office of Economic Development and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), highlighted the vibrant talent emerging from Las Vegas and beyond.

Discover the latest from Zero Labs: Innovation Launchpad 2 applications, expert collaborations, and the profile of a founder building the future of innovation in Las Vegas.

Explore the breakthroughs of the Zero Labs x UNLV Innovation Launchpad! Our event recap reveals how this dynamic gathering in Las Vegas propelled innovative projects and set the stage for Nevada's entrepreneurial future.

Join the inaugural Zero Labs x UNLV Innovation Launchpad, a pivotal event fostering innovation in Las Vegas from January 26-28, 2024. Spearheaded by visionaries and supported by Nevada's economic leaders, this platform promises to transform ideas into impactful solutions

Launching early 2024, the Zero Labs x UNLV Innovation Launchpad offers a groundbreaking 3-day pre-accelerator experience for UNLV's community, melding academic rigor with real-world entrepreneurial practice. This initiative, supported by Nevada's economic leaders, aims to transform university ideas into market-ready innovations, marking a significant step forward for Southern Nevada's startup ecosystem.

UNLV and Zero Labs present an insightful report on the Fun Economy, highlighting its role as a pivotal driver of global economic growth through leisure, entertainment, and recreational industries. This publication aims to demystify the sector's impact, offering key statistics and insights for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and researchers to harness its development potential.

Zero Labs and UNLV's Black Fire Innovation are set to revolutionize the startup landscape in Southern Nevada, launching an unprecedented accelerator focused on gaming, hospitality, and sports. This collaboration aims to nurture innovative businesses, leveraging a wealth of industry expertise and venture capital partnerships to propel the region as a leading innovation hub.