Helping founders find community and connections
Experiential fellowship for UMass graduate students and postdocs in aging/Alzheimer's research, equipping them with entrepreneurial skills including competitive analysis, marketing, regulatory strategy, and venture financing.
A WPI Business Development Lab program equipping faculty with tools and skills to translate academic research into practical, market-ready applications. Includes workshops, mentoring sessions, and strategic market-focused project development to bridge academic discovery and commercial impact.
Learn more →Free online academy for Massachusetts tech entrepreneurs offering short expert-led video courses organized into 7 learning pathways covering spinouts, IP, fundraising, go-to-market, sales, operations, and business models.
Learn more →Online learning platform and resource hub for Massachusetts manufacturers offering self-paced courses, webinars, and tools on topics including cybersecurity, continuous improvement, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Learn more →Ongoing series of workshops and webinars for Massachusetts manufacturers on topics including operational excellence, lean, cybersecurity, and workforce strategies.
Learn more →Series of business-focused programming events for incubated biotech and cleantech companies at InnoVenture Labs, covering market validation, business planning, team building, and fundraising.
Learn more →Free virtual training program for managers and owners of small businesses in Massachusetts providing tools to implement participatory and democratic management practices, increasing profitability and employee retention.
Learn more →Competency-based workforce training program (~280 hours) preparing nontraditional job seekers for entry-level manufacturing careers, combining theory, contextualized learning, job readiness, and on-the-job training.
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