<h1>University Start-up Launchpad unveils 15 ventures, sparks investor pitches; highlights securities compliance and IP ownership risks</h1> A university innovation lab hosted a Start-up Launchpad and investor connect, publicly unveiling 15 newly formed ventures and facilitating exhibition stalls, pitching rounds, and investor-founder interactions. A state cabinet minister for information technology and electronics attended and announced government support for regional start-up development. The event created networking and potential funding opportunities while showcasing the university's role in entrepreneurial capacity-building. Legal issues to note include potential securities and investor due diligence obligations for funding discussions, intellectual property ownership and transfer arrangements arising from student-founded ventures, and any applicable government support or compliance conditions.