July / August 2023 Newsletter 

Tufts Venture Accelerator - Hybrid Demo Day

August 17th

The Tufts Venture Accelerator teams have been working throughout the summer on developing their new ventures. Teams have been participating in CEO round tables, 1x1 coaching and mentorship, and a variety of pop up workshops. 

The accelerator culminates on August 17th in a hybrid demo day. In-person tickets are by invitation only. All are welcome to join via Zoom. Register now and learn how 

Tufts entrepreneurs are changing the world!

DEC Hosts Successful

Cross University Student Accelerator Mixer (CUSA)! 

On a beautiful July evening, Tufts Venture Accelerator participants and Derby Entrepreneurship Center staff welcomed 70+ participants from accelerator programs in the Boston entrepreneurial ecosystem for conversations around innovation and venture development. MIT, Northeastern, Babson, Boston University, and Harvard were among some of the schools represented. Attendees enjoyed pizza and cold drinks as they shared their venture progress and made valuable connections with other entrepreneurs.

Limited Seats Available for Fall ENT Courses!

Are you interested in registering for an ENT course? We have limited seats available for select Fall 23 courses. Register now! 

ENT100 Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Lecturer-Luke Fraser,

Tues 6:00pm-9:00pm

ENT161 Consumer Product Ventures, Lecturers-Josh Wiesman and Kate Weiler, Wed 1:20pm-4:20pm

ENT164 Intro to Making, Lecturer-Elaine Chen, Tues 1:20pm-4:15pm

ENT 193.02 Paths to Entrepreneurship, Lecturers-Alex Ocampo and Philip Ellison, Mon 6:00pm-9:00pm

ENT193.09 Innovating for Impact

Lecturer-Katrin Kaeufer,

Mon/Wed 4:30pm-5:45pm

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Update

Babson Summer Venture Showcase

July 27th

Presented by the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College, the Summer Venture Program is a 10-week accelerator that builds entrepreneurial skills and knowledge, provides resources, tools, and expert connections, and helps student entrepreneurs move their ventures forward.

Boston Hub Day

August 2nd

Fidelity is excited to host Boston Hub Day, a celebration of Boston’s student entrepreneur communities. We’ll gather the best of the best founders, investors, and community members for an afternoon of learning and networking.

In-Person Cross University Student Mixer (CUSI)

September 22nd

Join the next CUSI (Cross University Student Innovator) mixer and connect with student innovators and entrepreneurs in the greater Boston area and beyond!

Upcoming Events at a Glance

Community Events and Opportunities

Entrepreneurship Essentials • Registration open

Join the Department of Commerce (DOC) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in cooperation with Hanscom Air Force Base, on Friday, July 28 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET for an Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop and Resource Fair. Learn More Here

HAX TECH SHARE  • Rolling Applications 

This monthly event is led by HAX investment partners and founders focused on relevant knowledge for hard tech entrepreneurs. It covers lessons and best practices across a different technical topic each month. 

Learn more and register

Support the Derby Entrepreneurship Center!

Help us build and grow the next generation of Tufts innovators and entrepreneurs through a tax-deductible donation!

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