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Drive MassChallenge’s mission forward. Equip bold founders to disrupt the status quo and create sustainable change.
MassChallenge creates transformative impact for society by equipping bold entrepreneurs with the community, mentorship, and unique funding opportunities they need to disrupt the status quo and create sustainable change. As a global community, we will continue nurturing founders and delivering broad societal benefits at scale through the power of entrepreneurship.
The Global Network for Innovators
The global community is made of many important stakeholders, however the five most essential are what we consider our pillar roles. If you don’t feel you fit in one of these roles, that’s okay! You can learn more about additional ways to join the network here.
Founders
Mentor
Partners
Investor
Donors
Founders
MassChallenge Founders are a unique group of people with access to an incredible network of partners, experts, mentors, and more through the MassChallenge equity-free programming. With a growing number of programs within MassChallenge, there is something for everyone. Learn more >>
Mentor
Sign up to mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs. MassChallenge mentors are at the core of every program. This elite global network of business leaders offers participating startups the access, education, and guidance they need to turn their ideas into businesses. This is a prestigious volunteer opportunity, connecting mentors to top founders, their startups, and each other Learn more >>
Partners
MassChallenge partners are on the frontlines of redefining entrepreneurship through strategic engagements that help them meet the needs of a rapidly changing global economy. By providing access to high-growth startups across all industries, exclusive experiences with industry leaders, interactive employee engagement opportunities, and brand exposure our partners gain access to and visibility alongside global innovation leaders. Learn more>>
Investor
Founders need a variety of tools and resources to grow their startups at all stages. MassChallenge’s evidence-based acceleration model ensures the best startups are vetted and ready for the next step. Many of the startups in our programs are actively fundraising their Seed or Series A/B rounds or preparing to raise capital. Get connected through our Investor Network by emailing community@masschallenge.org.
Donors
As a non-profit, MassChallenge relies on the support of the community to move our mission to equip founders to disrupt the status quo and create sustainable change, without requiring a financial stake in the future success of the startup. A gift of any amount will immediately be put to work supporting entrepreneurs with world-class mentoring, evidence-based and tailored curriculum, introductions to leading corporate partners, scholarships, and an established international community. A gift is also a great way to honor the entrepreneur or mentor in your life! Learn more >>
A Note from our CEO, Cait Brumme
We are at a moment in time in which entrepreneurship can and must play a vital role in addressing humanity’s greatest challenges – climate, equality, human health – and in bringing to life the moonshots that will transform life as we know it, such as space commercialization or synthetic biology. Join us in our mission to equip founders to disrupt the status quo. Read Cait’s Community Statement here.
Join the MassChallenge Network
Unsure where you fit? Introduce yourself to learn more about the different roles of MassChallenge, including becoming a mentor or expert, which accelerators are best for you, or different partnership opportunities.