Partners
The Capital Network (TCN) is Boston's leading non-profit organization providing extensive educational programs and a community to help early-stage entrepreneurs master the entire funding process and successfully raise seed capital for financing their high-growth startup. For more information, visit http://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/.
Stay in MA is a scholarship program for Massachusetts-based college students funded by Flybridge Capital Partners. The program is focused on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation between students and the local business community by providing financial assistance to students interested in joining or attending the events of technology and business organizations in the region. Scholarships are available for any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student up to $100 per event per student. For more information, visit, http://www.stayinma.com/
MassChallenge is launching the largest-ever global startup competition to accelerate the launch and success of high-growth, high-impact new business. The first competition will launch this April and will end in October. Anyone can enter, with any idea, from anywhere in the world. Physical activities will take place in Massachusetts where innovation resources are most concentrated. Every entrant will receive training, feedback, PR and networking support via expert volunteers from partner organizations. Around 100 high-potential finalists will receive intensive mentorship and free resources based in Massachusetts, including office space, lab space, legal advice and targeted introductions to customers and funding sources. A dozen of winners will receive cash awards of ~$50-100K toward launching their businesses and will enjoy enhanced PR and privileged access to top investors. MassChallenge is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) leveraging both public and private funding, and does not take an equity stake in entrants or impose any restrictions on winners. For more information, visit, http://www.masschallenge.org/
careinnovators is a health care website and networking resource for entrepreneurs, job seekers, investors, and anyone with a desire to improve health care. We profile health startups and news that affects them, and also provide free company, event, and funding databases. We organize various panel and networking events to support the health entrepreneurial community. For more information, visit:
The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is an association of more than 600 biotechnology companies, universities, academic institutions and others dedicated to advancing cutting edge research. We are the leading advocate for the Bay State's world premier life science cluster. To learn more, seehttp://www.massbio.org/
Boston Region Entrepreneurship Week (BREW) is shining a spotlight on the entrepreneurial spirit in and around Boston. BREW is a week of celebrating everything related to launching and nurturing companies in the Boston area from October 13-21, 2010. To learn more, see http://www.brewboston.org/