Want to join Co-Lab? We review applications at the beginning of each semester and fill spots based on availability and need. If you are interested in applying for a space, make sure to submit your application via the form.
Brown University’s B-Lab is celebrating a decade of innovation with an all-new format for its 10th year anniversary showcase! B-Lab is an intensive 8-week accelerator program that supports student entrepreneurs developing high-impact ventures. The highlight of this celebration is the B-Lab Venture Showcase, a significant milestone for students who have spent their summer exploring, experimenting, […]
Are you a student building the next big thing? Are you working on or thinking about a venture that needs time, attention, and resources? Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship to learn more about our two dynamic programs that provide venture support opportunities – B-Lab and the Brown Venture Prize (BVP). During the info session, […]
The Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to be able to offer a dedicated workspace to students who are working on ventures. Students who have been accepted into the Co-Lab workspace will join the 2025 cohort of entrepreneurship certificate students for a mixer, orientation, and lunch in the Liz Lange Lecture Hall.
Are you interested in climate tech, internships, or entrepreneurship but don't know where to begin? Join us on Tuesday, 10/15, at 7 pm for a panel discussion on climate tech, entrepreneurship, and internships! With a great diversity of roles in climate and climate tech, it can be hard to figure out where to begin! This […]
Do you want to kickstart a startup venture? The Entrepreneurship Practicum (ENGN1931T) is a hands-on course in which students roll up their sleeves and spend the entire semester building a venture with the support of a targeted curriculum and practical mentorship. ENGN1931T is an experiential learning capstone course for Entrepreneurship Certificate students but is open to […]
Are you a founder at Brown or RISD working on an entrepreneurial venture? Come to the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship on Friday, October 18th, from 6 - 8 p.m. to engage with other founders, problem-solve roadblocks in your venture, and learn about resources in the Brown entrepreneurial ecosystem and beyond. Dinner will be provided!
Jayna Zweiman '01 is an architecturally-trained multidisciplinary designer and social entrepreneur. Her independent practice combines architecture, art, craft and new media to focus on experiences that overlap physical, virtual and conceptual spaces. Her work is about civic intimacy, accessibility, and joy. Perhaps best known as the co-creator/co-founder of Pussyhat Project, an international network and movement of […]
Craig is the founder and CEO of happy® coffee. Along with his co-founder Robert Downey, Jr., happy launched in early 2024 with a mission to elevate the every day, and within 6 months saw its beautifully designed products achieved over 50,000 individual points of distribution across 10,000 retail doors, including Target, Walmart, Kroger, CVS, Sprouts, […]
Join the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and ENGN 1010, led by Professor Fran Slutsky, for an inspiring Founder Talk with Craig Dubitsky, CEO and Founder of happy. Craig will share his insights on entrepreneurship, creativity, and branding, highlighting his innovative contributions to personal care brands like eos, method, and more. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear […]
