The Business Development Lab

Turning Ideas into Global Impact
Welcome to the Business Development Lab at WPI! We're an interdisciplinary and experiential learning lab fostering innovation and entrepreneurial growth. Join us in our mission to make a beneficial impact on society and the planet.
About the Business Development Lab at WPI
Mission: To encourage students to create businesses centered around innovation with the potential to benefit people, society, and the environment.
Vision: We envision a world where every student entrepreneur is empowered to make a positive impact.
Our Goals
- Introducing students in cross disciplinary teams in an entrepreneurship mindset for real life applications.
- Enabling students to generate revenue/consulting fees doing what they are passionate about while learning in and out of the classroom.
- Lowering the barrier to enter the workplace by allowing students to gain real life experience.
Contact Us
Email: bdl@wpi.edu
Location: 50 Prescott, 1st Floor Suite

Partners & Collaborators
We are proud to operate in collaboration with WPI partners, including the Innovation Studio, MassDigi, the Office of Technology Commercialization, academic schools, and labs across theWPI Business School.
Interested in partnering with the Business Development Lab?
Programs
BDL Space & EIR Mentoring Program
We support startups by providing a structured environment, resources, and guidance from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts.
AMP! Monthly Pitch Competition
This initiative supports startups that are ready for the next step, offering them the chance to present their business concepts to a panel of industry experts.
BDL Startup Summer Accelerator
An 8-week program that helps early-stage startups acquire valuable knowledge, refine their ideas, and grow their businesses.
BDL Startup Fund
An investment fund focused on accelerating the success of BDL startups, providing a bridge to larger financing opportunities.

Q&A with Rosanna Garcia, Paul R. Beswick Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Professor Garcia answers questions about the entrepreneurial culture of WPI
Frequently Asked Questions
Applying to the Lab
After You've Been Admitted
Securing Funding
Apply to Join the Lab
Small Business Digitization Services
Connect with us to streamline your non-profit or small business operations, reach new customers, enhance your digital presence, and stay ahead of the competition.