WPI’s STARTUP EXPO 2024

Rubin Campus Center 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA, United States

Partner Event! The WPI Business Development Lab is hosting an exciting event showcasing the innovative startups from the WPI community. The expo will be held at the Rubin Campus Center, where you can network with budding entrepreneurs, explore cutting-edge technologies, and discover the next big thing in the startup world. Register on Eventbrite here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wpis-startup-expo-tickets-867521368767

9th Annual Woostapreneurs Forum

Holy Cross - Hogan Center 1 College Street, Worcester, MA, United States

The Woostapreneurs Forum intends to connect Greater Worcester to the entrepreneurship ecosystem and business resource providers in central Massachusetts. The conference is designed for existing business owners, budding entrepreneurs, veteran entrepreneurs, millennial entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses, and other underserved entrepreneurs in search of business help.

Free

New Resources for Massachusetts Startups: Grants, Intellectual Property, and Resources

Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) 17 Briden Street, Worcester, MA, United States

Are you a startup founder or entrepreneur based in Massachusetts? If so, you won’t want to miss an exciting event that promises to be a hotspot for networking, learning, and growth within the vibrant startup ecosystem of the state. The Massachusetts Founders Network, The Venture Forum, WPI Business Development Lab, Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives, and FedTech are teaming up to host […]

Free

Spark Mentorship Program Graduation

Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) 17 Briden Street, Worcester, MA, United States

Join MBI and Venture Forum in congratulating our first ever cohort of Spark participants on their "graduation!"   Join us on Tue May 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM at MBI for a night of celebration and achievement. We will honor our mentors and mentees during a small "ceremony" and then end the festivities with some […]

Free

Lunch & Learn: Strategic Planning

WorcLab 44 Portland Street 4th Floor, Worcester, MA, United States

Come join us at WorcLab Incubator & Coworking space for an interactive session on strategic planning. Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level. Our speaker, Mike Mitchell, is a seasoned strategist with over 30 years of experience. Mike specializes in project management […]

Celebrate the Mentor Match Cohort at Greater Good Brewery

Greater Good Taproom

Celebrate the success of the first Mentor Match Program at the Greater Good Imperial Brewery.  The reception will be held on June 5th from 5:30 t0 7:30 PM at Greater Good's Taproom & Kitchen, located at 55 Millbrook St #2804, Worcester, MA 01606.      

The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity

Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) 17 Briden Street, Worcester, MA, United States

Join us for our 2nd panel discussion on AI, “The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity” co-hosted by the The Venture Forum, WPI Business Development Lab and Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI). A panel of experts in will discuss the latest concepts and real life applications of AI as it applies to cybersecurity.   Register on Eventbrite: […]

Free

AI: Smart Solutions in Daily Business Operations

Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) 17 Briden Street, Worcester, MA, United States

Join us for our 3rd discussion on AI, “AI: Smart Solutions in Daily Business Operations” co-hosted by the The Venture Forum, and Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI). A panel of experts will offer ideas on how AI can be used in everyday business to help improve productivity.  There will be time to ask questions, and opportunity […]

Free

The Power of Mentoring – EVENT CANCELED

Redemption Rock Brewery 333 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA, United States

We regret to say that this event is not going to be held in October. Please watch for our future events!   Join us for The Power of Mentoring event! Are you looking to learn about the impact of mentorship in your personal and professional life? Look no further! At this event, we will explore […]

Free

Lunch & Learn: Critical Thinking in Business

WorcLab 44 Portland Street 4th Floor, Worcester, MA, United States

Learn How to Enhance Your Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills. Come join us at WorcLab Incubator & Coworking space for an interactive session on critical thinking. Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level. Our speaker, David Morse, has over 30 years of experience […]

5 Minute Pitch Competition

Off The Rails 90 Commercial Street, Worcester, MA, United States

The 5-minute pitch is a unique mentoring program that invites entrepreneurs with a business model or technological innovation to present two pitches to a live audience of peers, business professionals, mentors, and potential investors. Entrepreneurs present the first pitch as a dry run with no prep from mentors. Post-pitch they are matched with an expert […]

Lunch & Learn: Designing User-Centered Products

WorcLab 44 Portland Street 4th Floor, Worcester, MA, United States

Come join us at WorcLab for an interactive lunch and learn session focused on the essential principles of user-centered design. Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting, this event is perfect for anyone looking to ensure that their startup is on the right track from day one. Our speaker, Robert Irwin, is an accomplished industrial designer, inventor, […]