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About

The WPI Venture Forum serves innovative entrepreneurs with programs and resources relevant to technology entrepreneurship. The programs are open to the public, but one can become a member of the organization for an annual fee and enjoy free admission to events. (See the membership link for more information.)

Our audience includes new and experienced entrepreneurs, C-Suite business owners, service providers, investors, faculty members, students, and job seekers developing and/or servicing new technologies and/or technology ventures. Attend if you are seeking venture partners, investment, networking opportunities, peer advice, professional services, and knowledge through our speakers, case presentations and critiques.

WPI Venture Forum activities include ten Monthly Programs and corresponding newsletters, workshops and networking events, an annual Business Plan Contest and a Five-Minute Pitch Contest. The monthly programs include a speaker (or panel of speakers), case presentations, case critique, Spotlight on Entrepreneurs (a one-minute funding pitch opportunity), networking, and refreshments. Workshops are centered around a relevant topic related to tech entrepreneurship and networking events are held throughout the region and typically include a facility tour.

Directed by a volunteer Executive Board comprised of regional business and service organization leaders, many of whom are entrepreneurial alumni, the WPI Venture Forum is a program of the Collaborative for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the School of Business at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Students are encouraged to attend to learn cutting edge entreprenership information and through observation and practice to develop soft skills such as networking, pitch, and an understanding of US social business customs.

Operational funding is solely provided through sponsorships, memberships, and admission fees.

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