Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program
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Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program
--- title: "Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/entrepreneurship-center/startup-incubation/global-entrepreneur-in-residence-program/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- 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. Program relaunched in 2023 after initial establishment.
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title: "Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/entrepreneurship-center/startup-incubation/global-entrepreneur-in-residence-program/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web
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. Program relaunched in 2023 after initial establishment.
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title: "Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/entrepreneurship-center/startup-incubation/global-entrepreneur-in-residence-program/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web
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.
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