September 9 – 22
Each September, the vibrant energy of the new school year is channeled into a celebration known as t=0.
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.
Schedule of Events
Friday Sept 9, 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.
Monday Sept 12, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
“The Business of Sport/The Sport of Business”
W20-306, Stratton Student Center, 20 Chimneys
A student panel focusing on the parallels between athletes and entrepreneurs, the leadership skills both require, and the paths MIT student athletes can follow while on campus. Join our expert panel. Food will be served
Monday Sept 12, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
MIT Makerspace Tour
departs from the Trust Center, E40-160
Space is limited for this tour of some of MIT’s diverse makerspaces that are available for student use across campus. Led by Trust Center Maker in Residence and Intro to Making lecturer Mac Cameron.
MIT students only.
Monday Sept 12, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Make Cool ShMIT & Radio Control Race
Trust Center, E40-160
Meet other MIT makers!
We provide the shMIT, you make something cool. Food provided.
Or … take part in our RC (radio control) race around the center. Use ours or bring your own! Limited spots available.
MIT students and community members only.
Tuesday Sept 13, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
MIT Climate Tech Meet & Greet
Trust Center, E40-160
Meet leaders who are building climate tech solutions at MIT and across the greater Boston area. This informal gathering will convene students, staff, faculty, startup founders, and other innovators at the heart of MIT’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Wednesday Sept 14, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
MIT/BU Law Clinic presents “10 Most Common Mistakes Startups Make”
Trust Center, E40-163 “The Garage”
Startup Workshop: “10 Most Common Mistakes Startups Make” including founder’s issues, entity formation, intellectual property, equity allocation, and more. Presented by the MIT/BU Law Clinic. Lunch included.
MIT students only.
Wednesday Sept 14, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
MIT iHQ Open House
Bldg. E38, 292 Main Street
MIT’s iHQ is full of spaces and programs geared to MIT student innovators and entrepreneurs, including Sandbox Innovation Fund, Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship, MIT Venture Mentoring Service, and more.
MIT students only.
Monday Sept 19, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
“Ask Me Anything”
Trust Center, E40-163 “The Garage”
Meet the leadership team and Entrepreneurs in Residence at the Trust Center and find out how they can act as a critical resource for MIT students whether you’re just curious to explore entrepreneurial opportunities at MIT or you’re ready to move forward with your startup venture or business idea. Lunch will be served, space is limited.
MIT students only.
Monday Sept 19, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
“Entrepalooza 2022”
MIT iHQ, E38 4th Floor, 292 Main Street
Entrepalooza is MIT’s annual celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, featuring speakers and a bad ideas pitch competition. StartLabs, MIT’s undergraduate entrepreneurship club, will be teaming up with MTC’s t=0 week to bring you this event, which will be in person this year. Join us for a fun-filled evening to celebrate entrepreneurship, meet other people in the startup / VC community, and potentially win a prize for your bad ideas pitch!
Wednesday Sept 21, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge Open House
MIT iHQ, E38 4th Floor, Student Venture Studio
Do you care about a societal or environmental issue and want to do something about it? Then, join us at the IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge Open House! All – undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff – are welcome!
Thursday Sept 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Pitch2Match
Stata Center, 32-123
Pitch2Match is your chance to meet co-founders or colleagues with similar visions and interests. Pitch your venture, your idea, or yourself in 60 seconds with one slide. Networking and food follows the pitches.
Limited slots to pitch so sign up early, or just come and listen.
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