MIT Fuse
This is perfect for you if … you want to roll up your sleeves and work as a full-time founder and make dramatic progress on your venture.
What: A hands-on, immersive startup sprint
When: 3 weeks during January every IAP
Time: Meets full-time Monday through Friday
Credit: no
Solo or Team: Team
Application Period: Open late October, close mid November (before Thanksgiving break)
Decision Date: Teams will be notified of their acceptance status by end of November and must respond with participation decision within 72 hours
StartMIT
This is perfect for you if … you are interested in entrepreneurship in general and are looking for inspiration from speakers and workshops that focus on the front-end of the entrepreneurial process such as mindset, ideation, and team formation.
What: An introductory seminar with a range of activities and exercises
When: 3 weeks during January every IAP
Time: Meets 9:30 am – 4:00 pm with classes and mentoring
Credit: 6 pass / fail credits; can also be taken not for credit
Solo or Team: solo
Application Period: Open late October, close mid November (before Thanksgiving break)
Decision Date: Students will be notified of their acceptance status by first week of December and must respond with participation decision within 72 hours
Jan 2024 Dates
(2025 calendar will be announced during the Fall 2024 semester)
Applications Open: Monday, October 30th
Application Deadline: Monday, November 20th, 5:00 pm Eastern
Info Sessions: scheduled for October 12th, 18th, 31st, and November 1st
Acceptance Status: sent out on Thursday November 30th
Participation Confirmation: end of day Sunday, December 3rd
Start Dates: Monday, January 8th
Holiday: Monday, January 15th (MLK Jr Day)
End Dates: Wednesday, January 24th
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