University programme · Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States
Babson's 10-week, full-time summer accelerator for student ventures from Babson, Olin and Wellesley colleges, with free co-working space, on-campus housing and meals, workshops and adviser feedback. It takes no equity.
Closed Run by Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, Babson College
Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages
Historically about 15 teams are accepted each year. No cash stipend is described on the programme pages. Teams are chosen from written applications, invitation-only interviews and references if requested, and the summer ends with the Summer Venture Showcase.
Summer 2026: applications opened 17 February 2026 and closed 20 March 2026; the programme started 19 May 2026 and demo day was 30 July 2026.
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