Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026 at the i3 Lab
From November 16 to 20, the WPI i3 Lab is celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide movement that brings together people who turn ideas into action. Whether you’re building your first startup, growing your professional presence, or just curious about entrepreneurship, there’s an event for you. Join us for three days of hands-on sessions, networking and learning alongside students, founders and innovators from across Worcester. All events are open to the WPI community. Register for each event below.
LinkedIn Review and Professional Photos
Tuesday, November 17 · 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Get your profile ready for the opportunities ahead. Bring your LinkedIn and get one-on-one feedback on how to present your skills, projects and story to recruiters, investors and collaborators. While you’re here, get a professional headshot taken so your profile makes a strong first impression.
Worcester Inter-University Innovation Exchange
Wednesday, November 18 · 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Worcester’s student innovators come together under one roof. Meet entrepreneurs, researchers and builders from universities across the city, swap ideas, and find your next collaborator, co-founder or mentor. Whether you have a venture in progress or are still looking for the right idea, this is your chance to plug into Worcester’s growing innovation community.
From Idea to Enterprise: Understanding Intellectual Property
Thursday, November 19 · 12:00 – 2:00 PM · with WPI OTIE
Your idea is valuable, so learn how to protect it. Join WPI OTIE for a practical introduction to intellectual property: what can be protected, how patents and other protections work, and what steps to take as you move an invention from the lab to the market. This session is essential for anyone with a project, prototype or startup in the works.