IDEA is a student-led venture accelerator that fosters the development of entrepreneurs in the Northeastern community through the educational experience of developing a business from concept to launch. They strive to provide a holistic experience for their ventures through support, in-kind resources, and opportunities to engage in an experiential learning opportunity.
IDEA began in 2009 with strong student leadership and university support, the program was developed to provide resources and support for entrepreneurs across all disciplines.Their unique stage gate process provides a framework that can be applied to any venture across all industries. IDEA has launched over 65 companies with 180M+ of external funding raised to date.