MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program

A dynamic global initiative that engages with communities around the world to strengthen innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystems & transform economies.

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

Here at MIT REAP, we are all about impact.

We generate this by admitting a cohort of up to eight regions annually to participate in the two-year learning engagement with MIT, and experience some of the following:

To learn more, visit: https://t.co/GwK4SRDSuO

#MITREAP

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

Translate. Convene. Educate. Impact. That is the MIT REAP way.

If MIT REAP sounds like something you feel your region could benefit from, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the program & team requirements.

https://t.co/vQ2u87jpKV

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

The @mitlegatum has announced a strategic five-year collaboration with the Government of Botswana to foster economic diversification and innovation, which aims to position Botswana as a model for growth markets across Africa:

https://t.co/Mp8GoNcfMf

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

Mark your calendars prospective MIT REAP teams - our early decision deadline for Cohort 12 is Friday, March 14th.

If you are interested in applying, you can learn more about MIT REAP by booking a brief exploratory session with Kavan O'Connor below.

https://t.co/X3sKUSjDHm

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

“You’re measuring by minutes. When I used to run companies and we started companies, we’d measure it in weeks and months.”

- Bill Aulet

Learn more about how generative AI is changing entrepreneurship in this Ideas Made to Matter piece:

https://t.co/Htr5x3B6dL

#MITREAP

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

“Maybe it’s not a Ferrari yet, but we have a car"

The vehicle in question is the MIT Entrepreneurship JetPack; a generative artificial intelligence tool trained on Bill Aulet’s 24-step Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework.

Read the full piece here:

https://t.co/Nf0J7DHWx3

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Businesses across all sectors, not just research-intensive industries, can benefit from innovations at science-heavy startups.

Read more about how tapping into deep-tech innovation in this write-up co-authored by MIT REAP Faculty member Fiona Murray.

https://t.co/9m1lMBCBY6

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We are still accepting applications for our open Assistant Director for Participant Engagement role!

To learn more about the position and apply, visit:

https://t.co/UKBwghR0C1

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

“Having an innovative mindset is within every single individual – we just have to unlock that potential,”

Read more of MIT REAP Faculty Member Scott Stern’s thoughts and tips on how to be an innovator in this @RioTinto article:

https://t.co/wwcvB1jzgN

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In this MIT Technology Review piece, MIT REAP’s Fiona Murray, and Edlyn V. Levine, PhD, CEO and co-founder of a stealth-mode technology start up explore the nexus of critical technologies, entrepreneurship, and geopolitics:

https://t.co/H09ChpK81a

#MITREAP #GlobalInnovation

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

After a busy and successful June, we’re taking a minute to reflect on some of the great MIT REAP events!

A standout moment was the Boston Harbor cruise that accompanied C10, Workshop 2. Getting to connect outside the classroom in such a beautiful setting was fantastic.

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[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

Today is officially the last day for teams to submit their MIT REAP Cohort 11 applications!

We look forward to welcoming another cohort of global innovators & can hardly wait to experience the impact they will generate.

#MITREAP #GlobalAccelerator #GlobalInnovation

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program Associate Director Kavan O'Connor has a few tips for this year's MIT REAP applicants!

If you have begun a Cohort 11 MIT REAP application, make sure you are submitting it before the Friday, June 28th deadline.

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[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

Day two of the Energy Summit kicked off with some great MIT REAP representation!

Taking the stage in today's opening session from the MIT REAP team were Lars Frølund and Travis Hunter, with Fiona Murray joining in remotely on the big screen!

#MITREAP #GlobalImpact

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

In our era of rapid AI development & application - it was truly inspiring to hear Page Crahan, General Manager, Google X's Tapestry, speak on AI's potential to improve the future of the energy grid.

#GlobalImpact #AIInEnergy

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

Day one of the 2024 Energy Summit in Rio De Janeiro was nothing short of spectacular!

Tomorrow's agenda will again be packed with sessions from @MIT stakeholders - so stay tuned for more speaker updates and highlights.

Information can be found below:

https://t.co/1bPjVBXKAV

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Day two of Workshop Two for our MIT REAP - Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program Cohort 10 was packed with innovation & collaboration between our teams, faculty, and staff!

Swipe through these shots to see MIT REAP impact in action! ➡️

#MITREAP #GlobalImpact

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

MIT REAP - Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program Cohort 10, Workshop Two kicked off on Wednesday at The Engine!

Having our teams, faculty, and staff in the same room has been nothing short of inspirational. Stay tuned for more workshop updates!

#MITREAP #GlobalImpact

[MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program @MIT_REAP]

Congratulations MIT REAP faculty member, Scott Stern on receiving the @MITSloan 2024 Jamieson Prize for Excellence in Teaching.

#MITREAP #MITSloan #EntrepreneurialPractice

[Invest NI @InvestNI]

This morning, we welcomed Joe Kennedy III to Invest NI to meet with the Northern Ireland participants on the @MIT_REAP Programme.

The Programme has brought together a range of stakeholders from across Northern Ireland to accelerate innovation-driven entrepreneurship.

During the roundtable, we discussed:

💻 Supporting early-stage tech businesses to grow in the US.
👫 How we can tap into world-leading US skills development and networks.
🌍 Encouraging international early-stage tech firms to consider Northern Ireland as a location to invest.
🤝 Working together to help develop a greater entrepreneurial culture in NI including through education.

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