Venture Catalyst Incubator (VCI) offers startups personalized mentorship, a comprehensive curriculum, and essential resources, focusing on ideation, development, pitching, and growth, to nurture successful, scalable businesses.
The BDL "WPI's Startup Expo" is an annual event highlighting WPI's entrepreneurial milestones and community contributions through awards, keynotes, panels, networking, and showcases of student and faculty innovations.
The AMP! Bi-Monthly Pitch Event Series provides startups with opportunities to pitch to industry experts, receive tailored feedback, and build networks for VC and angel funding, enhancing their market readiness and growth potential.
The BDL Startup Fund strategically supports startups with SAFE investments, mentorship, and resources, bridging them to larger financings and fostering a vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurial growth and regional economic development.
The BDL Goat Innovators Summer Accelerator (GISA) is an 8-week program providing mentorship, practical workshops, and a collaborative environment to early-stage startups, culminating in a Demo Day for growth opportunities.
The Advancing Research Translation (ART) program equips faculty with tools and skills to transform research into practical applications, fostering real-world impact through workshops, mentoring, and strategic market-focused project development.
Ardian Preci Named Director of WPI's Business Development Lab
Ardian Preci joins WPI Business School as the new Director of the Business Development Lab, infusing it with his extensive experience in SaaS, Fintech, and Blockchain.
Startups at BDL
Simplified Housing Solutions for International Students in the USA
Gradhous.com is an international student housing company dedicated to assisting international students in finding accommodation in the USA. Recognizing the challenges faced by students moving abroad for their studies, GradHous.com offers a seamless and supportive service to secure safe, affordable, and convenient housing options.
Revolutionizing Legal and Public Data Collection for the Legal Industry
Founded in 2015 by Dr. Rosanna Garcia and Paul Rummel, Vijilent leverages AI and expert research to deliver precise social media and public data analysis for the legal sector. Committed to inclusivity and empowerment in STEM, the company provides critical insights for legal and insurance professionals.
Empowering Health through Alternative Medicine and Sustainability
Founded by Priscila Espinosa, SproutChange is a startup backed by UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, focusing on consumer education in alternative medicine, organic agriculture, and social justice to improve health outcomes in North Central Massachusetts.
GGC: Cultivating Community and Education with Gourmet Goat Cheese
Led by CEO Brianna Ankstitus, Gompei’s Goat Cheese (GGC) partners with Westfield Farm, offering ten flavors of award-winning goat cheese to support WPI scholarships and nurture community ties.
Innovating Education with Robotics Kits for Middle School Students
TRUE Robotics, founded in 2021 by Anthony Galgano and Kwasi Acheampong, is dedicated to enhancing middle school education with an innovative robotics kit and curriculum. This Massachusetts-based S Corporation, enriched by the talents of WPI students, is progressing towards its first MVP, aiming to inspire future generations in robotics.
Q&A with Rosanna Garcia, Paul R. Beswick Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Professor Garcia answers questions about the entrepreneurial culture of WPI
