We are the hub for all things innovation and entrepreneurship at Vassar.
Through our venture development programming, funding opportunities, connections to alum and industry expert, workshops, and all-campus events, we help students design, develop, and grow ventures that solve real, meaningful problems.
We support students at all levels of interest, commitment, and progress—from the curious with a few spare minutes to the all-in founder with a booming venture.
Becoming part of our our program connects you to our advising, funding opportunities, workshops, events, and venture development pathways, and ensures you’re plugged into the broader innovation and entrepreneurship community on campus.
Curious what that looks like? Explore our Program Model
Our Signature Experiences
Our Entrepreneur’s Toolkit
We’ve created an “Entrepreneur’s Toolkit” to help you through the venture development process. This toolkit will prepare you to take on a variety of topics, from understanding the different business structures to conducting market research to designing your brand to registering your business! We equip you with a set of guides, worksheets, and templates for each topic. These toolkit items are uniquely designed to be used both on your own or in a one-on-one with a Program Consultant.
View the Entrepreneur’s Toolkit
Our Programming
We host a variety of events and activities throughout the program that you can attend to support your pathway, collaborate with peer entrepreneurs, and liven your innovative spirit.
Our workshops offer hands-on learning, expert insights, and a collaborative environment to help you develop vital entrepreneurial skills. From exploring what entrepreneurship is to learning how to communicate your ideas to investors, our workshops empower you to realize your entrepreneurial mindset—even if you have never seen yourself as one.
In addition to our “topical” jam sessions and “viral news” alum roundtables, we host two keystone events each year: an “Ask the Experts” Panel and a pitch competition.
Additional Resources
Student Organizations
Vassar has a variety of student-led organizations that we regularly collaborate with. We encourage students to explore what these organizations, in tandem with the program, can provide to support them.
- The Vassar Business Club helps students learn about diverse careers and prepare for internships and jobs post-Vassar. They host lectures by Vassar professors, alumni panels and talks, and networking events.
Learn more about VBC. - The Vassar Consulting and Finance Club aims to engage its members in professional development to help them land jobs in the financial services industry and in consulting. They provide professional development through consulting case studies, stock pitches, weekly meetings, and much more.
Learn more about VCFC.
External Opportunities
We believe in empowering students not only to incubate their ideas on campus, but also to share them with the world! Discover a curated selection of internships, competitions, grants, and partnerships that extend beyond our program’s boundaries.
These opportunities are carefully chosen to align with our participants’ entrepreneurial aspirations, providing a bridge to real-world experiences and resources. Explore, apply, and let us serve as your gateway to a world of possibilities where innovation thrives.
- Future Founder’s Blackstone LaunchPad Fellowship
- Ashoka’s Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship
(For Social Enterprises) - USGSA’s Presidential Innovation Fellowship
(U.S. Residents Only) - Miller Center’s Accelerator Fellowship
(For Social Enterprises) - Tory Burch Foundation’s Fellowship Program
(For Women; U.S. Residents Only) - Kauffman’s Fellowship Program
For opportunities requiring institutional support, please contact the Office of Fellowships