The Tufts Entrepreneurship Center is big on innovation. The program hosts 25+ events and competitions through the year, including the renowned $100k New Ventures Competition. Most competitions are generally open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni. Check out the details below on various competitions for details on eligibility. We look forward to your participation!
Organized by the Gordon Institute's Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Tufts University, the annual competition draws entries from alumni, faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students from across the university. Teams compete for prizes and in-kind services totaling more than $100,000 in three tracks: healthcare and life science, social impact and general/high-tech.
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The Stephen and Geraldine Ricci Interdisciplinary Prize is awarded annually to student teams that best demonstrate interdisciplinary engineering design and entrepreneurial spirit. The purpose of the prize is to promote the advancement of research at Tufts through projects that assist in translation of research discoveries from the laboratory to applications that benefit society.
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The Tufts Ideas Competition is designed for early stage business ideas. Winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize, mentorship and invitations to attend a robust series of workshops covering topics such as start-up legal considerations, funding and creating an effective pitch. Open to Tufts students, faculty and staff, the competition provides individuals with validation and support for a business idea.
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The Montle Prize for Entrepreneurial Achievement is an annual competition that helps kick-start future leaders in the business and non-profit world. Paul Montle, a 1969 alumnus, created the award to commend outstanding Tufts students who demonstrate entrepreneurial skills.
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Carol Denning
Program Administrator
Tufts Entrepreneurship Center
E: carol.denning@tufts.edu
P: 617-627-8809
Visit us at Tufts Entrepreneurship Center, CLIC Building, 574 Boston Ave, Suite 102.
people attended ELS events last year
Finalist teams in 2018 $100k Competition
Entrepreneurial events held throughout the year
Total awarded to Montle Winners
Entrepreneurial Competitions - including the $100k New Ventures Competition