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For students and lifelong learners

Experiential entrepreneurship

Unlock the creative problem-solving instincts of an entrepreneur. Our unique mix of curriculum, student life, and experiential opportunities focus on doing—whether you want to start your own company or become a force for innovation in any facet of your life.

For new and established startups

Venture creation and acceleration

Build and scale your business faster with access to our campuses across the world. You’ll gain the edge with resources, funding, and incubation space in some of the fastest-growing tech and startup economies.

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For aspiring and established entrepreneurs

Global Resource Network

Create the connections and community you want and need. Join our global network of investors, mentors, peers, and employer partners.

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Camille Martin

Co-founder and CEO of
Seaspire Skincare

“I hope to expand to people who may be underserved for entrepreneurship and create a pipeline to engage with students within Northeastern’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

While earning her doctorate at Northeastern, Camille Martin paired up with Leila Deravi, assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology, to pioneer a new, safer skincare line: Seaspire Skincare.

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Michelle DeBlois

CEO of ReMo

“Roux has really helped us on a number of levels. We have this awesome space to work in. We have great mentors. And I think Roux really pushed us to go to market.”

Michelle DeBlois left her 20-year teaching career to leverage resources at Northeastern’s Roux Institute, in Portland, Maine, to fast-track ReMo, a web-based application encouraging students to become lifelong, engaged readers. 

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Shaan Arora and Cory Gill

Founders of Alia

“Northeastern has been amazing in the resources they have. We’ve used every single resource we can possibly find, and we’ve been able to bootstrap since.”

Northeastern students Shaan Arora and Cory Gill are revolutionizing the way small businesses build out their brand online with the launch of their software company, Alia. 

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Co-founders of Bureo Skateboards
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Rachel Domb
Founder of Rooted Living
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Michael Segal and Anvesh Gurijala
Co-founders of Boston Materials
Hannah Ung
Founder of Boxy
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Eric Hui
Founder of Terracea
Josh Belinsky and Manny Lubin
Co-Founders of Slate Milk
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Samantha Johnson
Founder of Tatum Robotics

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Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation:

United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship

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Entrepreneurial University Award:

Deshpande Symposium for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education

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Outstanding Contributions to Venture Creation:

Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers

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    Center for Research Innovation hosting the National Institutes of Health

    The Center for Research Innovation will be hosting a webinar with the National Institutes of Health, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as they discuss…

    Nov 16 | 9:00 am11:00 am

    https://cri.northeastern.edu/

  • Global Resource Event

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fair

    Announcing the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fair on Wednesday 9/13 12-4PM! We invite all Northeastern community members interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to meet like-minded founders and the groups on campus that can help refine, create, and launch your ideas regardless of where you are in your innovation journey! By highlighting our organizations and support systems, we hope to connect new innovators with our resources and empower you to become successful change-makers.

    Are you interested in joining Mosaic, the hub of Northeastern’s student-led entrepreneurship? Submit our Fall 2023 intake form here: https://airtable.com/app7p3S8sH2aXV6cw/shrc3HSCGGtmBddxq

    Sep 13 | 12:00 pm4:00 pm

    Snell Library Quad

  • Global Resource Event

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation Kickoff

    ​Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and exploration at Northeastern University’s latest architectural marvel, EXP! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 25th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, as we gather in this innovative space for a dynamic social event.

    ​Leave the formalities behind and immerse yourself in a relaxed setting designed to foster meaningful interactions. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a curious thinker, or simply interested in getting to know your entrepreneurial community, this is your chance to engage with like-minded individuals in an atmosphere that encourages genuine conversations and valuable connections. Discover the stories behind the startups, ventures, and projects that make up the vibrant tapestry of Northeastern’s entrepreneurial spirit. Don’t miss out on an evening filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and the boundless possibilities that EXP holds. We can’t wait to welcome you to this unique event where ideas flow as freely as the conversations.

    ​​Interested in joining Mosaic? Submit our Fall 2023 Intake form here: https://airtable.com/app7p3S8sH2aXV6cw/shrc3HSCGGtmBddxq

    ​​No registration required to attend.

    Sep 27 | 6:00 pm8:00 pm

    Snell Library Quad

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    The Roux Institute’s Future of Healthcare Founder Residency to jumpstart Maine’s health tech industry

    Apr. 27, 2023 | NGN
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    Northeastern student, passionate about social entrepreneurship, wins Pickering International Affairs Fellowship

    Mar. 24, 2023 | NGN
  • WISE-summit-news

    Northeastern WISE Summit aims to bring women ‘one step closer’ to entrepreneurial goals

    Mar. 09, 2023 | NGN

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  • HealthTech

    119

    119 is a patent-pending communication tool that is a medical alert system that utilizes bystanders to help those experiencing recurring medical events.

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    Health & Wellness

    Airefresco

    Airefresco is the first company to develop science-based diagnostics and intervention programs to aid organizations and individuals to promote mental health.

  • Business Services

    Alia

    Alia helps small companies tell their stories to potential customers. Customers can find small businesses that fit their values.

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    Real Estate

    Alpine Start Development

    Alpine Start Development is a real estate development and investment firm, with a focus on ground-up multifamily and mixed-use projects in North and Central Texas.

  • HealthTech

    Althea Health

    Althea Health is a healthtech startup aiming to revolutionize how patients communicate with their providers and navigate through the healthcare system through the power of conversational AI.

  • HealthTech

    Apriqot LLC

    Apriqot is a platform that produces population health estimates and assessments that are dynamic, ready-on-demand, and integrable with local data.

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    Business Services

    Arch Printing

    Arch Printing specializes in providing CLP support and advice, under the EU legislation, for small/independent businesses.

  • EdTech

    Atrium Campus

    Atrium Campus is reimagining campus card management.

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    Consumer Goods

    Benswic Cares

    Benswic Cares makes personalized kits that touch on all aspects of self-care: mental, physical, spiritual, and social.

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    Consumer Goods

    Better Than Belts

    Better Than Belts is a modern suspenders brand focused on designing versatile products and supporting American manufacturing.

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    Blacket

    Blacket is a Black-owned social media platform that lets you book services and buy products with ease.

  • MarTech

    Blue Ink Digital

    Blue Ink Digital is a lead generation and data analytics firm based in Boston.

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    Global Resource Network

    Business Directory

    This online market celebrates and showcases Northeastern entrepreneurs by featuring their businesses—everything from their apparel and skincare to beverages, e-commerce sites, restaurants, authors, marketing services, and more.

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    Disrupt – The FinTech Initiative

    A community that drives education, advancement, and engagement in fintech for Northeastern and the greater fintech community.

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    Experiential Entrepreneurship

    Entrepreneurs Club

    Educates, inspires, and empowers Northeastern’s student innovators, leaders, and founders.

  • FORGE
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    Forge

    A student-led entrepreneurial engineering organization teaching product development to the next generation of makers.

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    Future of Healthcare Founder Residency

    This yearlong residency at Northeastern’s Roux Institute—the first of its kind in Northern New England—is designed to support digital health, healthcare technology, biotech, and clinical innovation founders.

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    Generate

    A student-led product development studio and team of dedicated engineers and designers that work with real startups to build real products.
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    Health Sciences Entrepreneurs (HSE)

    Focuses on proactive identification and support of health sciences-oriented applied and translational research, innovation, and entrepreneurial initiatives across Northeastern.

  • IDEA
    Venture Creation & Acceleration

    IDEA: Northeastern University’s Venture Accelerator

    A student-led venture accelerator that supports Northeastern community entrepreneurs from concept to launch with resources and experiential learning opportunities.

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    Innovation Blender

    Designed to mix practitioners, researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from a variety of backgrounds to ideate on challenges and brainstorm solutions to support early ventures in the health and medical space.

  • International-Programs
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    International Programs

    Helps partners develop their own university entrepreneurship ecosystem.

  • McCarthy-VMN
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    McCarthy(s) Venture Mentoring Network 

    Pairs entrepreneurs with experienced mentors to help address business challenges and make ventures more successful.

  • Mosaic
    Experiential Entrepreneurship

    Mosaic

    A coalition of student-led organizations that empower entrepreneurial builders and provide resources across the global Northeastern network.

  • MS-Product
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    MS in Product Development

    Graduate degree with a product-focused core and interdisciplinary electives that meets the growing demand for skilled product engineers and managers.

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    Northeastern I-Corps

    Helps scientists and engineers begin the process of commercializing STEM-related research and innovation.

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    Northeastern Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

    Helps diverse, small businesses located (primarily) in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island—and their communities—grow and prosper.
  • Alumni-Relations
    Global Resource Network

    Northeastern University Alumni Relations

    A full-service office for our 300,000+ alumni that offers programming (in person and virtual), connections through networking opportunities around the globe, and resources for professional and personal growth.

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    Northeastern University Center for Entrepreneurship Education (NUCEE)

    Our center for universitywide, experiential entrepreneurship education that helps undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty design, build, and launch new ventures.

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    Northeastern’s Young Entrepreneurs

    Student society that works with NU Bound and other NU London students for pitch competitions, entrepreneurial events, funding, and consulting challenges centered on solving a problem.
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    Experiential Entrepreneurship

    Start Summit

    A hackathon-style event in which participants from a variety of backgrounds join teams, learn about design thinking, and develop an innovative product or service.

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    Global Resource Network

    Startup Discovery

    A workshop intended to demystify local business resources, inspire innovative thinking, and support people who are traditionally underrepresented in high-growth entrepreneurship.

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    Global Resource Network

    The Center for Disruptive Market Research

    Student-led, business and market research to help find information on companies, industries, customers, and competitors.

  • CRI
    Global Resource Network

    The Center for Research Innovation

    Offers a suite of vetted startup resources, including the Ignite Program, which help inventors realize commercial potential and impact of discoveries from inception to exit.

  • Global Resource Network

    The Center for Research Innovation, NAI Northeastern Chapter

    The NAI was founded in 2010 to recognize and encourage inventors with patents issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, enhance the visibility of academic technology and innovation, encourage the disclosure of intellectual property, educate and mentor innovative students, and translate the inventions of its members to benefit society.

  • Spark
    Global Resource Network

    The Center for Research Innovation’s Spark Fund

    Helps Northeastern researchers bridge the gap between promising lab results and demonstrating a commercially viable prototype.

  • Founders-residency
    Venture Creation & Acceleration

    The Founder Residency

    A yearlong engagement at Northeastern’s Roux Institute in Portland, Maine, designed to support founders at the earliest stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

  • Sherman-Center
    Experiential Entrepreneurship

    The Michael J. and Ann Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship Education

    The Sherman Center strives to be an inclusive entrepreneurship community that provides personalized experiential learning to all Northeastern innovators.

  • Roux
    Experiential Entrepreneurship

    The Roux Institute at Northeastern University

    An innovation hub and opportunity engine for the state of Maine, helping stimulate economic development and job creation.

  • ViTAL

    ViTAL

    An interdisciplinary collaborative of undergraduate students united around healthcare innovation and growing together to develop knowledge, connections, and skills outside of the classroom.

  • WISE
    Experiential Entrepreneurship

    Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE) 

    Programs focused on building a community for women and nonbinary individuals interested in exploring entrepreneurship and developing an innovative mindset.


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