Breakthrough Lab (B-Lab) is Brown University’s premier 8-week summer accelerator program for Brown and RISD students developing high-impact ventures. 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 solutions to serious problems. Learn more about the program and its impact on students in this short […]
Grab a conference room, niche or workspace on the 4th floor of the Nelson Center to study and work on final projects. We’ll be serving up PVDonut holes, hot chocolate, and coffee to get you through the week! Interested in learning more about Nelson Center programs, Breakthrough Lab and Brown Venture Prize? Join us at […]
Brown University’s Breakthrough Lab (B-Lab) is an intensive 8-week accelerator program designed to support student entrepreneurs developing high-impact ventures. We are agnostic to what type of venture we except into B-Lab and work with ventures from all backgrounds, from e-commerce to social impact. Each participating venture receives access to custom mentoring, a peer cohort of […]
The Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship has dedicated, though limited, space available for individuals and teams actively working on building ventures. Those who would benefit from having dedicated space may apply for it on a semesterly basis. This form outlines the application process and the expectations for teams wishing to pursue this program. Apply by today, […]
Working on an idea? Get started with Lean Launchpad (LLP). Thousands of businesses have used the LLP method, now taught at Stanford and other business schools, to startup quickly, efficiently, and with a business concept and system that will deliver for you and for your clients. Dan Manian and Rick Fleeter, two successful entrepreneurs, have […]
In 2018, Female startup founders accounted for just 3% of venture capital funding. This gender gap is causing more and more funders to recognize the business case for investing solely in women-owned businesses. Join an engaging discussion about the patterns and lessons learned from shifting an investment model that attempts to recognize and minimize unconscious […]
Rhode Island is making significant steps toward adopting blockchain technology. In support of this effort, FinTech Connect will explore the intersection of distributed ledger technology, business regulation, and the human resources needed to adopt this nascent technology. This event will also investigate the state of innovation in consumer finance, personal wealth management, data analysis, and […]
Innovation Dojo is a semester-long initiative run by the student-led Brown Entrepreneurship Program (EP), designed to challenge first-year and second-year students at Brown and RISD to think differently about innovation and entrepreneurship. You do not need an idea to apply! Dojo leaders encourage everyone who applies to come with a passion for learning and innovating. […]
Come meet the co-presidents and team leads of EP, and learn more about EP's initiatives! Apply to be a part of a the EP team, here: bit.ly/2QAatnd
The Israel, Stockholm and Berlin Entrepreneurship Internship Programs, with a focus on startups and technology opportunities, provides Brown students the opportunity to expand classroom knowledge to the world of business through an immersive professional experience in Tel Aviv, Stockholm and Berlin, where the startup culture flourishes. Through a partnership with the Jonathan M. Nelson Center […]
