MIT Proto Ventures: Building Companies from the Heart of the Lab

In the world of venture creation, few places blur the line between research and entrepreneurship quite like MIT Proto Ventures—the first-ever startup studio within a university.

The Role of Startup Studios in Businesses That Went Public

Startup studios are redefining venture building by actively creating and supporting companies from inception to scale, producing stronger, IPO-ready businesses.

Top College Startup Studio Programs in 2025

University startup studios are helping student and alumni founders not just come up with ideas, but actually build companies, giving them real-world experience and a stronger path to market.