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.
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.
Startup studios are redefining venture building by actively creating and supporting companies from inception to scale, producing stronger, IPO-ready businesses.
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.
In the booming heart of Texas, a new venture studio is changing the way startups are born. Welcome to 1845 Venture Studio — a startup studio model built not just to fund great ideas, but to co-found them.
As the political winds shift in 2025, startup studios are evolving—not just to survive, but to strategically thrive in an era of heightened regulation, funding disruption, and regional opportunity.
Startup studios are emerging as powerful engines of innovation, driving not only technological advancements but also promoting diversity and inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. By providing early-stage tech startups with essential mentorship, go-to-market support, and access to influential networks, startup studios are breaking down barriers and ensuring that founders from all backgrounds have the opportunity to succeed.
When it comes to startup studios, company building follows a unique playbook that differs from traditional startups. These are 10 key principles tailored to startup studios.