B-Lab Press Kit
B-Lab Press Kit
Welcome to the B-Lab Press Kit
Thanks for your interest in B-Lab, the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship’s intensive 8-week summer accelerator at Brown University. This press kit includes everything you need to tell the story of B-Lab — from key facts, media-ready assets and program highlights.
Whether you are a journalist, partner, or curious community member, you will find resources that showcase how B-Lab supports creative and high-impact student ventures throughout the summer.
What is B-Lab?
B-Lab is the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship's flagship summer accelerator for Brown University and RISD student founders. Through intensive mentorship, workshops, funding opportunities, and a network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, B-Lab helps students transform their innovative ideas into impactful ventures. Each summer, founders spend eight weeks strengthening their businesses, testing their ideas, and preparing to launch companies that address real-world challenges across industries.
B-Lab seeks student founders with:
- A clear concept for a high-impact venture and a deep understanding of the problem they're solving
- A proposed solution that directly addresses that problem
- A plan for measurable objectives to achieve during the program
- An eagerness to contribute to our vibrant entrepreneurial community
Learn more about what B-Lab is here.
Key Events
Sushi Pitch Night
Sushi, startups & bold ideas! Hear pitches from Brown & RISD student ventures at this lively summer B-Lab event. Presented in collaboration with Slater Technology Fund and RightHill Ventures.
Date: Tuesday, July 28
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM ET
Location: Brown School of Professional Studies, 225 Dyer St, 5th Floor, Providence RI
Event is free. Tickets are required. Register here.
2026 B-Lab Expo
The culminating event of B-Lab, where student teams present what they have built over the summer to a public audience of mentors, investors, and the entrepreneurship community.
Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM ET
Location: Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, 1 Euclid Ave., Providence, RI 02906
Meet our 2026 Cohort
Meet the student ventures of the 2026 B-Lab cohort, tackling diverse challenges with groundbreaking solutions. These teams were selected for their high-impact potential and commitment to driving change.
Total student participants: 12
Total ventures: 9
Logos
Available in both black and white.
Photo Gallery
On the first day of B-Lab, student founders hear from B-Lab alumni Danielle King ’25, Rishabh Singh ’17, and Felix Lee ’26, who share their experiences and lessons learned before the cohort begins its own entrepreneurial journey.
Alexis Alston ’17 leads a session on bottom-up market research, teaching founders how to estimate market size by analyzing customer demand and using data to test business ideas.
Kinsey Feng Sc.M.’26 and Yanle (Tony) Lyu Sc.M.’27 smile during the first day of B-Lab as the cohort gets to know one another through introductions and begins building a new community.
B-Lab participants collaborate during a leadership workshop with David Levari (not pictured), working through a hypothetical scenario to better understand team dynamics and strong leadership.
Ji Won Chung Ph.D.’27 practices her venture pitch in front of the cohort as she prepares for Bear's Lair, where founders present their startups and receive feedback from entrepreneurs and investors.
Vijay Ramakrishnan ’26 listens to feedback from investors and entrepreneurs during Mentor Roundtable, a speed-mentoring event where founders pitch their ventures and receive personalized feedback.
Maia Schlussel MADE’26 and Claire Nicolas Sc.M.’26 present their venture during Mentor Roundtable, sharing their plan for accessible cosmetic packaging and receiving feedback to grow their business.
Drew Clearie ’26 meets with Bea Bennett ’22 and Jeremy Crisp during Mentor Roundtable, discussing methods to improve his nutrition line Goldvi, which is focused on supporting healthy aging.
Delyce Twizeyimana Sc.M.’27 shares her venture with Jason Harry and Blair Hendrix ’87 during Mentor Roundtable, presenting Tona, an AI-powered dermatology tool focused on improving skin condition diagnosis for darker skin tones.
Malia Chavinson ’27 meets with Jonathan Carmel ’93 and JC Raby ’94 during Mentor Roundtable to discuss her venture, Naiad Technologies, which leverages biochemical systems to improve water quality.
Francis Parserio ’26 pitched his venture, Lindatoto, at Bear’s Liar. Lindatoto digitizes childhood immunization tracking by replacing fragile paper records with secure, accessible profiles for every child.
Arden Brown and Bella Brown ’29 pitch their nonprofit, Living Outside, during Bear's Lair, presenting their mission to connect housed and unhoused communities while receiving feedback from investors, entrepreneurs, and other founders.
Press Contact
For inquiries regarding communications or images please contact:
Carla McLaughlin | Communications Coordinator
carla_mclaughlin@brown.edu
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