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Bentley University
Waltham, MA·University
At a glance
Indexed programs
7
7 currently active
Top direct funding
No direct cash prizes indexed
Equity
No equity on indexed programs
Program mix
5
Incubator · Venture Education · Entrepreneurship Center
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7 programs indexed
Incubator
Bentley Social Innovation Incubator
IncubatorAlso: Greater Waltham Social Innovation Incubator, Bentley SII
$0 – $0
funding range
- Last activity
- 2026-06-25
- Participants
- Community Members, Faculty +more
- Verification
- Verified
E-Hub Incubator Program
IncubatorAlso: Bentley Incubator, E-Hub Incubator
$1,000 – $10,000
funding range
- Last activity
- 2026-06-25
- Participants
- Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students +more
- Verification
- Verified
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Attention Arsenal
Bentley University
Bentley Hult Prize nominee (Ingkar Serikpayeva).
Jobly
Bentley University
Bentley Hult Prize nominee (Nikolaos Konstantinidis, Chapin Scaggs).
Klonos
Bentley University · E-Hub Incubator Program
2024–25 Bentley E-Hub Incubator seed fund awardee.
Right Run
Bentley University · E-Hub Incubator Program
2024–25 Bentley E-Hub Incubator seed fund awardee.
Student Spots
$10,000
prize won
Bentley University · Falcon's Nest Pitch Competition
2025–26 Bentley Falcon's Nest $10K winner; student subleasing platform.
Historical winners (research notes)
- Student Spots — Falcon's Nest $10K winner 2025–26; student subleasing platform (Jack Blumsack, Jonathan Bragg)
- Right Run — E-Hub Incubator 2024–25 seed fund awardee (Ryan Ogren, Paige Trager, Kyle Martin, Zoey Sandberg)
- Klonos — E-Hub Incubator 2024–25 seed fund awardee (Joe Rizzo, William Schulhof, Justin Jin)
- Jobly — Hult Prize nominee (Nikolaos Konstantinidis, Chapin Scaggs)
- Attention Arsenal — Hult Prize nominee (Ingkar Serikpayeva)
Bentley University
Entrepreneurship Hub (E-Hub)
Bentley University's entrepreneurship ecosystem is centered on the Entrepreneurship Hub (E-Hub), directed by Sandeep Purao (Trustee Professor of Computer Information Systems). Established through a $1M gift from Steve '08 and Samantha Somers, the E-Hub has disbursed $117K in seed funds over two years and engaged 1,200+ students across events and initiatives.
Key Details
- Central Hub: Entrepreneurship Hub (E-Hub), Director Sandeep Purao
- Seed Funding: $1K→$3K→$10K non-dilutive phased incubator ($117K total disbursed)
- Co-Working: Somers Garage (on-campus), CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) shared desks
- Community Incubator: Social Innovation Incubator ($625K SBA, City of Waltham partnership)
- Student Club: Bentley Entrepreneurship Society (BES) running Falcon's Nest
- Internships: Enternships program for startup experience
- Facilities: Somers Garage, Collins Creative Corner, Build Lab (coming soon)
- Partnerships: CIC, Hult Prize, TiE U Boston, Rice BPC, Stu Clark Championships, TopTal
Assessment
Tier 2 (medium confidence) — Well-structured entrepreneurship ecosystem centered on the E-Hub with a clear phased incubator program providing non-dilutive seed funding ($1K→$3K→$10K). Strong metrics: $117K disbursed, 1,200+ student engagements, 31 teams in latest cohort. Good community partnership through Social Innovation Incubator ($625K SBA grant). Alumni mentor network and CIC workspace access add value. No venture fund, no formal accelerator, no tech transfer office identified.
News & articles
7 news articles and official sources documenting entrepreneurship programs, winners, and activity at Bentley University.
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Official sources(6)
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Entrepreneurship Hub (E-Hub)
--- title: "Entrepreneurship Hub (E-Hub)" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/centers/entrepreneurship-hub capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- The Entrepreneurship Hub (E-Hub) at Bentley University is the central hub for entrepreneurship. Directed by Sandeep Purao (Trustee Professor of CIS). Established through a $1M gift from Steve '08 and Samantha Somers. Offers initiatives (Incubator, student-owned businesses, coaching sessions, curated visits, speaker series, pitches & popcorn), resources (Somers Garage, CIC workspace, Collins Creative Corner, knowledge base, MIT Orbit platform), courses, and community (alumni mentor network, faculty mentor network, entrepreneurs-in-residence). Impact: $117K seed funds disbursed, $35K+ activities supported, 65+ speakers/coaching sessions, 1,200+ students attending events.
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Enternships and E-Hub Initiatives
--- title: "Enternships" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/centers/entrepreneurship-hub/enternships capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Startup internship program at Bentley University. Students work as interns in startups, supported by the E-Hub. Provides experiential learning and entrepreneurial skill development through direct startup exposure.
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Falcon's Nest Pitch Competition
--- title: "Falcon's Nest Pitch Competition" source_url: https://bentley.campusgroups.com/BES/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Student-run pitch competition organized by the Bentley Entrepreneurship Society (BES). Students create self-sustaining businesses solving problems faced by individuals in the community. Recurring event as part of BES programming. Prize funding available. Bentley students participate as founders or team members. Contact: BES@bentley.edu.
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E-Hub Incubator Program
--- title: "E-Hub Incubator Program" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/centers/entrepreneurship-hub/incubator-program-2025-26 capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Three-phase incubator program. Phase 1 pitch for $1,000 seed funding (~10 teams). Phase 2 pitch for $3,000 (~4 teams). Phase 3 pitch for $10,000 (~2 teams). 2025-26 cohort: 31 teams at kick-off, 17 advanced to Phase 1 ($1K each), 9 to Phase 2 ($3K each), 8 pitched Phase 3. Winner: Student Spots ($10K) by Jack Blumsack and Jonathan Bragg. All 8 Phase 3 teams receive CIC shared office space. Additional prizes: Hult Prize nominations, TopTal expert hours, angel investor pitch practice. Open to Bentley community members (students, faculty, staff, alumni within 5 years). Teams use MIT Orbit platform. Alumni-led training sessions available. Innovation Tracks available.
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Somers Garage
--- title: "Somers Garage" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/centers/entrepreneurship-hub/garage capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Dedicated co-working space on campus for the Bentley entrepreneurship community. Named after Steve and Samantha Somers ($1M gift to establish E-Hub). Hosts coaching sessions with alumni entrepreneurs, events, and collaborative work space for student founders.
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Student-Owned Businesses on Campus
--- title: "Student-Owned Businesses on Campus" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/centers/entrepreneurship-hub/student-owned-businesses-campus capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Experiential learning initiative allowing students to experiment with and experience launching a venture on campus. Developed in collaboration with Bentley Procurement and Academic Affairs. Students can test different business models, pricing strategies, and learn customer discovery. E-Hub provides seed funding and access to alumni mentors.
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