Venture Lab NEXT

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An exclusive 8-week cohort for select student ventures, the Venture Lab NEXT Accelerator helps you achieve product-market fit through mentorship, collaboration, and guest speaker insights. Participants receive $10,000 in nondilutive funding to grow their businesses.

Program Format

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  • Cohort Meetings: Tuesdays with discussions and guest speakers
  • Mentorship Sessions: Curated meetings over at least four weeks
  • Weekly Progress Updates: Teams report on milestones
  • Staff Check-ins: Three one-on-one meetings with Venture Lab staff

Ready to level up? Apply below.

Additional Benefits

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  • Coworking Space: Hot desk access at the 1819 Innovation Hub
  • Expert Mentorship: Guidance from EIRs and industry mentors
  • Market Research Support: Assistance from student research staff
  • Prototyping Tools: Discounted access to the 1819 Makerspace

Application