Helping founders find community and connections
1-2 day virtual sessions offering focused insights on specific regions or industries to help German startups develop a global mindset and explore international expansion opportunities. Free of charge; runs regularly throughout the year.
An annual 72-hour intensive entrepreneurship workshop held each fall at WNE, teaching students from all majors to develop and pitch a startup in a single weekend. Covers idea formation, market research, rapid prototyping, and pitching, mentored by local entrepreneurs.
Learn more →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 →Tech translation program for graduate students, postdocs, and researchers to explore the commercial potential of breakthrough research (Tough Tech); non-resident, free to participate. Alumni companies have raised $475M+ in capital.
Learn more →5-week virtual challenge for teams of 2-6 to solve disability community problems using inclusive design methodology. Running since 2014; free to participate.
Learn more →Suite of community and student entrepreneurship education programs at Roux Institute; includes immersive workshops, mentorship, and innovation challenges.
Learn more →Semester-long experiential learning program for first-year BU students to develop entrepreneurial mindsets and turn ideas into early ventures; includes personalized coaching, design thinking workshops, and a $500 seed grant. Offered each fall and spring.
Learn more →Program empowering nonprofit professionals with entrepreneurial mindset and skills to develop new income-generating activities within their organizations.
Learn more →2-week virtual program helping early-stage German startups identify the right international markets through data-driven hypothesis development, 1:1 mentoring, workshops, and fireside chats. Free of charge; strong pathway to Market Discovery and Market Access programs.
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