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Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship – Babson College

Babson Alumni Supporting Entrepreneurs (BASE)

Mentorship/consulting program connecting Babson students and alumni entrepreneurs with experienced alumni consultants for venture support.

Venture Development Center (VDC) – UMass Boston

Entrepreneur Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship program for international entrepreneurs at UMass Boston, enabling them to stay in MA while building companies.

The Carrot Project

Farm Financial Videos

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC)

Internship Challenge

MLSC's longest-running program, connecting Massachusetts life sciences employers (100 employees or fewer) with college students and recent graduates through a searchable resume database and subsidizing intern wages up to $9,600 per intern (based on $20/hour for up to 12 weeks).

MassVentures

Massachusetts Academic Spinouts Center (MASC)

Program supporting the commercialization of technologies developed at Massachusetts academic institutions, helping researchers and faculty spinouts navigate IP, licensing, and business formation.

Venture Development Center (VDC) – UMass Boston

Massachusetts Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence (GEIR) Program

Massachusetts Global EIR program allowing international entrepreneurs to stay in MA while building companies with university sponsorship.

MassTech Innovation Institute – Boston Office

Pathways to Scale Initiative

A MassTech Innovation Institute grant program that funds mentor networks connecting post-early-stage, high-growth startup founders with experienced entrepreneurs who have scaled innovative companies. Supports educational workshops, 1:1 mentor matching, access to resources, and peer networks for scaling-stage companies.

MassTech Innovation Institute

Pathways to Scale Initiative

A MassTech Innovation Institute grant program that funds mentor networks connecting post-early-stage, high-growth startup founders with experienced entrepreneurs who have scaled innovative companies. Supports educational workshops, 1:1 mentor matching, access to resources, and peer networks for scaling-stage companies.

Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship

Pozen Fellowship

Offers MIT undergraduates a 10-week paid summer internship at startups founded by MIT alumni, providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and insight into early-stage company operations and entrepreneurial careers.

IDEA: Northeastern University’s Venture Accelerator

Ready Stage

First stage of the IDEA venture process; helps students validate and refine their business idea with workshops and mentorship.