Helping founders find community and connections
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.
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 →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 →Webinar series providing Massachusetts manufacturers with practical guidance on adopting additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies, processes, and applications for production.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →In-person seminar for university faculty and PIs to evaluate whether their research can become a Tough Tech startup; structured framework, peer cohort, no equity taken. Open to all US universities; held at The Engine's Cambridge facility.
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