Consider making your gift during the 12 pm to 1 pm Power Hour on April 29, when the area of campus with the most individual donations will win an additional $2,000!
The Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship at UMass Amherst stands at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship across the campus and throughout the Commonwealth. Our mission is deeply rooted in fostering a vibrant interdisciplinary ecosystem where ideas flourish, businesses are born, and future leaders are developed. At the heart of our efforts are educational programming, startup competitions, and initiatives designed to equip students and alums with the tools, skills, and connections necessary to launch.
Your Contribution is Pivotal.
With each donation, we can:
Start New Programming
Through donors like you, we can start programming like the soon-to-come Innovation Certificate, an interdisciplinary certificate for students interested in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. We also have our Innovation and Entrepreneurship Residential Academic Program (RAP), which began in the Fall of 2024, a program for incoming Freshmen to live and learn amongst a community of fellow innovators and entrepreneurs.
New in 2025, the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Living & Learning Community (I&E LLC) brings together sophomores, juniors, and seniors in a dynamic residential setting where they live, learn, and launch ventures side‑by‑side—benefiting from VIP access to Berthiaume Center bootcamps, incubator resources, and dedicated mentorship from Entrepreneurs‑in‑Residence.
Maintain Programming
A lot goes into planning and executing our educational programming here at the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship. Your donation ensures that UMass community members can access our enriching educational experiences for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Sponsor Competitions
Our competitions are more than just contests; they are launchpads for student and alums entrepreneurs. Funds go towards prize money, which serves as equity-free seed funding for winning ventures, and operational costs to ensure a smooth and impactful event.
Join us in reaching our goal to empower UMass's innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. By supporting the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship, you’re not just donating to a cause but investing in the future of innovation, the dreams of students and alums, and the Commonwealth's economic growth. Together, we can create a legacy of innovation, entrepreneurial success, and transformation.
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