RESOURCES FOR ASPIRING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS
On-Campus Resources
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Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship
UMass Amherst's on campus center for entrepreneurship.
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UMass Entrepreneurs-In-Residence (EIR)
The UMass EIRs are volunteers that have deep experience in the business world. The program was created to provide students with knowledgeable guidance on how to turn business ideas into new companies.
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UMass Amherst Technology Transfer Office (TTO)
The UMass TTO creates programs that encourage and assist faculty and students in starting new companies that can contribute to our global technology economy and engender a diverse innovation ecosystem in Western Massachusetts and the Commonwealth.
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I-Corps @ UMass Amherst provides training and experience to support students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff teams aiming to transfer technology discoveries into products and services that meet the needs of customers and users.​
UMass Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC)
PTRC librarians can answer specific questions regarding the patent and trademark processes and can help you learn about patent and trademark searching.
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UMass Amherst Innovators Alumni Network
This network seeks to connect alumni engaged in entrepreneurial endeavors and committed to fostering the development of business start-ups.
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Maroon Venture Partners Fund I, LP is a for-profit venture fund that invests in early stage companies linked to UMass Amherst.
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UMass Entrepreneurship Club
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Off-Campus Resources
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Hult Prize hosts a yearly social entrepreneurship pitch competition with a grand prize of $1,000,000.
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Located in Springfield, MA, VVM is dedicated to achieving transformational growth for startups through their mentorship and accelerator programs.
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Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll)
EforAll, located in Holyoke, MA, is accelerating economic and social impact in communities nationwide through inclusive entrepreneurship.
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Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Initiative (EI)
EI was founded to encourage entrepreneurial activity among colleges in the Pioneer Valley.
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Net Impact inspires and equips emerging leaders to build a more just and sustainable world.
Keep an eye out for challenges and pitch competitions.
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Next Gen is a community that focuses on energizing young entrepreneurs and building their momentum.
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Tune into this free speaker series with a variety of guests - founders, authors, hackers, creatives and more.