Kick off the school year by getting entrepreneurial!
Each September, the vibrant energy of the new school year is channeled into a celebration known as t=0 that runs through the fall semester.
MIT students understand the equation t=0 means “the time is now,” as a new cycle of entrepreneurial activities kicks off. We partner with departments and student groups across campus to host events and showcase the array of opportunities available to all, from first-years to grad students and postdocs.
2025 Schedule of Events
More events coming! Check back for a full calendar plus when registration opens for each program!
Friday September 5, 4:00 pm
MIT delta v Demo Day
Kresge Auditorium
MIT delta v Demo Day is the biggest day of the year for entrepreneurship at MIT. Meet the student teams coming out of MIT’s premier educational accelerator who are out to change the world. Following the presentations, you can meet the teams at a networking reception under the tent in front of Kresge.
Can’t make it live? Register for the global webcast.
Tuesday September 9, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Trust Center, E40-160
Want to be a “cereal entrepreneur”? Or just eat like one? Stop by the Trust Center any time during the day for a dazzling array of your favorite and soon-t0-be favorite cereal flavors (along with an array of milk options for those non-dairy folks). It’s a great way to see our student center and meet the people who spend time here.
Tuesday Sept 16, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Trust Center, E40-160
Looking for a road map or advice on how you can take an idea and turn it into a startup during your time at MIT? Managing Director Bill Aulet and a panel of MIT alums will answer your questions and give you guidance for how to become an entrepreneur.
Tuesday Sept 16, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Trust Center, E40-160
Join us for the Arts Startup Incubator launch event to learn more about creative entrepreneurship and opportunities on campus! The MIT Arts Startup Incubator supports creative entrepreneurship at the Institute by equipping a cohort of students to develop arts-focused ventures and compete for a $15K prize at a culminating pitch event.
Hear from Eran Egozy, professor in Music Technology at MIT, about his early days as co-founder of Harmonix Music Systems and how they built the wildly successful video game franchises Guitar Hero and Rock Band. MTC grad student and Be the Beat co-founder, Z, will then demo their interactive platform that turns dance into a collaborative musical experience, share his experience working on it in the Arts Startup Incubator last year, and plans for the future.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided at this lively event!
Friday Sept 19, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Trust Center, E40-160
Entrepreneurs know it’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy. Celebrate the day that puts the ARRRR into ARRRRntrepreneur and stop by the Center for some pirate’s booty and other fun swag.
No reg required, just come on by!
Tuesday September 23, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Stata Center, 32-123
Pitch2Match: one slide + 60 seconds to pitch your company, your idea, or yourself – to over 200 of your fellow entrepreneurs and innovators. Find a possible co-founder or those with similar interests at the post-pitch networking session with free food. Attendees are welcome to pitch (limited to 50 slots) or just listen with networking to follow. All presenter spots are filled; audience seats still open.
Wednesday September 24, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Trust Center, E40-160
Join us at the Trust Center for a casual morning of pancakes and conversation. We welcome all PhDs and postdocs who are curious about entrepreneurship, whether you’re just exploring or already building. It’s a great chance to learn about the programs we offer, connect with like-minded peers, and meet others in the MIT community who are excited about turning research into real-world impact.
No pre-registration. If you’re a PhD or a postdoc, come by the Trust Center for breakfast!
Thursday September 25, 10:00 am – 3:00pm
Trust Center, E40-160
The newest addition to the Trust Center this school year is our Creative Studio space. Learn how you can use it to shoot quality photos and videos, record audio or podcast content, and much, much more to help your startup create digital content to stand out.
No reg required, just come on by!
Tuesday September 30, 5:30 – 6:30pm
“Yes You Can!” School of Engineering Entrepreneurship Certificate & Ice Cream Social
Stata Center, room TBA
Learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur as a School of Engineering student. Meet current SoE certificate students and find out the steps needed to enrich your education while at MIT.
Students explore the theory, practice, and tactics of entrepreneurship, which, when combined with their primary course of study, will enable them to more effectively:
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- Launch and lead new entrepreneurial organizations,
- Develop new teams and/or ventures within larger organizations, and/or
- Commercialize technological innovations and research.
Wednesday October 1, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Climate Salon: Energy Innovation
Trust Center, E40-160
The Trust Center hosts an evening for those interested in creating climate and energy ventures and innovations. Join the local community to discuss solutions with fellow students, founders, and corporate leaders.
Thursday October 2, 12:00 – 1:00pm
“Start Your Venture with Orbit’s AI JetPack”
Trust Center, E40-160
Orbit is the Trust Center’s online tool that allows student entrepreneurs to jump start their entrepreneurial ideas and dreams.
This session will show you how to personalize the Orbit experience as well as use the generative AI tools of Orbit’s JetPack to turbo charge how to take your ideas and turn them into a company.
MIT students only, space is limited.
Tuesday October 7, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Pitch2Match: Social Impact
Room 3-133
Network, connect, and create your next opportunity or build your team focussed on social impact with one slide & 60 seconds!
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- Founders: Find supporters, collaborators, potential customers, co-founders and talented team members.
- Joiners: Find a climate startup to share your talents and skills.
- Community Partners: Find a team of interested students to work with you on an identified challenge.
Or simply discover like-minded individuals who share your passions for possible future opportunities!
You do not need to pitch and submit a slide in order to attend Pitch2Match.
Limited slots for those who wish to pitch so register early. There will be a lottery for limited walk-in pitch opportunities for anyone interested.
Presented with the PKG Public Service Center.
Monday October 27, 5:00 – 6:00pm
Explore Entrepreneurship During IAP
Trust Center, E40-160
Curious about entrepreneurship? Want a structured class or program to work on your startup during IAP? Looking to intern at a startup? Join us for an info session on our IAP programs to help you explore entrepreneurship in January!
We’ll talk about StartMIT, Fuse, and the Disciplined Entrepreneurship Lab.
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