Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR)
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The Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR) program helps qualified international graduates continue work on their startups while mentoring Babson entrepreneurs and obtaining cap-exempt H-1B visas. Housed at the Blank Center. Entrepreneurs spend 10-15 hours/week mentoring Babson students and alumni. Babson charges $12K fee for alumni and $15K for non-Babson graduates. GEIRs in good standing can qualify for cap-exempt H-1B for three years. Application cycle closes December 1, 2026.
Also known as: Babson GEIR
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-25); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
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Funding range
$15,000
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-25
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