Massachusetts is internationally recognized as a leader in higher education and advanced research in the sciences with over 120 universities and many of the world's leading leading research hospitals and institutes.  The Commonwealth has long been a hub of commercial development of technology in electronics, software, life sciences, and information technology. The state has pioneered outstanding programs to stimulate innovative research and commercial translation, including recent initiatives such as the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center (MTTC),  the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. The region also has deep educational and non-profit entrepreneur support programs, many of which have been replicated in other regions.

MassEntrepreneurship 2009 will bring together the leadership of the entrepreneurial community in higher education, research, government, and venture and economic development to discuss best practices in two areas that are key to entrepreneurial start-up support in the Commonwealth. 

The first will consider best practices in mentoring - who are the best mentors, how are they recruited and trained, and what should a mentees expectations be.  The second panel will consider the support of young entrepreneurs.  According to a recent report from Babson College, compared to the national average, early stage entrepreneurs in Massachusetts tend to be older than the national average.  This panel will focus on programs that have been established specifically to foster and support younger entrepreneurs.   VIEW AGENDA

In addition, leading Massachusetts politicians will discuss the state of the economy and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth.  VIEW SPEAKER BIOS

MassEntrepreneurship 2009 is an invitation-only event.  There is no charge to attend but registration is required.  REGISTER

Seating is limited so register today!

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The MassEntrepreneurship Group on is for people from non-profit groups and universities involved in educating and supporting technology entrepreneurs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Our objective is to enable members of the group to share thoughts and ideas, articulate needs, and develop a collective understanding of what is needed to make our state a more supportive environment for entrepreneurship and the creation of new companies using emerging technological innovations.  If you would like to join the group please go to the MassEntrepreneurship Group page on LinkedIn.