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 […]

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 […]