Professor Barrett Hazeltine has been mentoring and inspiring Brown University students for decades. In honor of his dedication to student mentoring, and in particular, his mentorship of aspiring entrepreneurs, a group of alumni came together to start the Barrett Hazeltine Prize in Entrepreneurial Mentorship.Our 2025 Awardees: Mason Scurry '25, Abigail Kohler '20, and David Ronick […]
The Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship supports entrepreneurship as a central part of the Brown experience. Family, alumni, entrepreneurship certificate students, and friends are welcome as we celebrate the class of 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to visit our Startup Fair featuring Brown and RISD students and alumni. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres served. *** Due to […]
B-Lab is Brown University’s premier 8-week summer (June and July) accelerator program for Brown and RISD students developing high-impact ventures. In many ways, B-Lab is a natural extension of Brown’s creative, problem-solving DNA. Our goals are two-fold: to educate world-class entrepreneurs, and to foster the development of new ventures that are creating high-impact and scalable […]
Every summer, B-Lab invites 12 alumni mentors to the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for an afternoon of round-robin mentorship with our B-Lab ventures. During this event, participants will engage with 4 experienced founders, discussing their ventures and gaining valuable insights. This event is closed to the public.
Bears Lair is similar to Shark Tank, but instead of exchanging money, the Bears ask the hard questions. This event allows B-Lab participants to showcase their summer progress through a 5-minute pitch, followed by a Q&A session. The Bears are prepared to offer constructive feedback to each venture as they conclude their summer B-Lab experience. This […]
Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, Slater Technology Fund, and RightHill Ventures for an evening of sushi, networking, and bold ideas. You’ll hear elevator pitches from our 2025 B-Lab cohort — 13 student ventures from Brown and RISD building high-impact solutions across industries.From next-gen medical devices and inclusive swimwear to eco-friendly pest control, these ventures reflect the creativity and […]
Brown’s B-Lab accelerator is back—spotlighting the 2025 cohort and their bold new ventures. This 8-week summer program supports student entrepreneurs as they explore, build, and grow high-impact ideas.Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for an interactive evening of demos, conversations, and inspiration. Meet the founders, experience their work firsthand, and see what they've accomplished this […]
