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. We invite our community to join us and raise a glass […]

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 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to visit our Startup Fair featuring Brown and RISD students and alumni.

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. […]

Grab a classic Rhode Island delicacy, Del’s frozen lemonade, and connect with a host of student services and resources to support your academic and personal success at Brown!

Welcome to a new academic year at Brown University—let's make it a year of discovery, growth, and success!