The Lab Open Incubator

About this event

🗓️ Weekly on Wednesdays from 10/28 - 12/02 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

📍The Shea Room (Hayden Hall, Room 202), 245 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Have an idea or a problem you can’t stop thinking about? The Lab is a hands-on, six-week program that takes you from a raw idea to a pitch-ready venture. Each week pairs an experienced founder or industry speaker with an interactive workshop, so you leave every session with real progress.

Over the six weeks you’ll learn how to find a problem worth solving and stand out from competitors. You’ll also use AI to build out your idea in the Hatchery and practice a pitch that lands. The series wraps up with an Accelerate@Shea alumni panel and dedicated time to start your Accelerator application.

Schedule:

Oct 28: Kickoff & Problem Identification

Nov 4: Competitive Landscape & Differentiation

Nov 11: Prototyping & MVP Testing

Nov 18: Storytelling & Pitching

Nov 25: Office Hours

Dec 2: Marketing, Brand Building & Accelerator Application Workshop

If you attend 5 sessions, you’ll get a “fast-track” in the application process for Start@Shea ’s Accelerator Program. Questions? Email aspatore@bc.edu .

Who is this event open to? All majors and experience levels. You can come solo or bring a team, and you can join the whole series or just the sessions that interest you.