Off-Campus Education Programs

Our Programs

First developed in 2021, Our off-campus education programs target entrepreneurs of varied development stages over intensive interactive sessions bridging what it means to be an entrepreneurial leader combined with how to build a scalable innovation-driven venture.

Early Stage Program

for founders operating at the late-idea and MVP stages. The 12-week program, led by MIT faculty and successful region-based founders, designed to help participants refine their value propositions, develop scalable business models, and build the confidence needed to pitch to partners and investors.

Growth Stage Program

for entrepreneurs (Series B – Series C+) who are leading companies with a proven track record, a clearly defined growth objective, and a plan for achieving that next stage of growth. The program offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to refine strategies, strengthen operational discipline, and connect with a curated regional cohort and global network. Participants emerge with validated growth plans, investment strategies, and leadership toolkits to scale effectively.

The DeepTech program

supports scientists and engineers from in the process of commercializing their breakthroughs. The program combines MIT’s global leadership in entrepreneurship education with Material Impact - a leading deep tech Boston-based VC firm with 800M$ in assets. Over a 1-week period, the MIT Kuo Sharper Center works in collaboration with Material Impact on the design and delivery of the program with hands-on venture-building, follow-up mentorship and venture showcasing to Deep Tech VCs.

Program Benefits

Course: Participants will benefit from engaging sessions that fundamentally change how they think about innovation. 

Community: Participants will join a unique and growing community of people (investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers) committed to building market-creating innovations in emerging economies. 

Coaching: Participants will gain access to some of the most reputable and forward-thinking innovators and investors committed to emerging economies.