Helping founders find community and connections
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 →Webinar for small businesses in Franklin County covering branding fundamentals and website design best practices to help entrepreneurs establish or improve their online presence.
Learn more →Workshop for Black business owners in Berkshire County focused on developing branding skills, personal brand identity, and business communication strategies.
Learn more →Free structured business classes for Hilltown-area entrepreneurs accessible via the Hilltown Business Hub platform, covering topics from marketing and accounting to digital tools for small business owners.
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