The Launch Fund

Launching the Next Wave of Dreamers.

BLAST Haus created The Launch Fund to support early-stage entrepreneurs who are actively building their dreams while navigating the realities of everyday life. Before BLAST Haus became a platform, it was an idea built late at night while working a full-time job, funded by belief, not capital.

The Launch Fund exists to provide fuel at the most critical stage: the beginning.

Each year, we award four early-stage founders with $2,500 in unrestricted funding to accelerate their growth.

This isn’t about polished decks or venture capital.
This is about momentum.

We support builders.
We support self-starters.
We support the ones still in motion.

What Dreamers Receive

• $2,500 in unrestricted funding

Who Should Apply?

You should apply if:

• You are actively building a business, brand, or venture
• You are in early stage (1–5 years of business)
• You are generating under $150,000 in annual revenue
• You have not raised significant outside funding
• You are using culture, creativity, innovation, or community impact in your work
• You are based in the United States

Priority consideration is given to founders who:

• Are building while working a job
• Are self-funded or bootstrapped
• Come from underrepresented or overlooked communities
• Are using culture and innovation to create change

Accepted Proof of Active Business

Applicants must submit at least one of the following:

• LLC or Corporation registration
• EIN confirmation letter
• Business license
• DBA registration
• Proof of revenue (Stripe, Square, Shopify, PayPal, or business bank statement)

Applications Open: February 16, 2026
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Recipients Notified: March 20, 2026

Apply Here