Objective
At Bentley, the term Defined Community describes a group of students with similar interests and passions to live and learn around a central theme. A defined community provides an enhanced environment of learning within the residence halls. The Future Entrepreneurs Community is designed for undergraduate students who aspire to pursue entrepreneurship as a career path, whether in Fintech or Fashion, High-tech or Health, Media or Marketing, or any innovative path of their own. This Defined Community aims to establish entrepreneurship as a potential career choice early on for a select group of incoming students.
Purpose
The E-hub will be committed to providing participants in the Future Entrepreneurs Defined Community an inside track to events, and exclusive access to resources that each student (on their own or with a team) can leverage to pursue their entrepreneurial journey. Students in the Future Entrepreneurs Defined Community will have direct access to a supportive ecosystem that include exclusive coaching sessions (beyond those open to the Bentley community), introductions to mentors (beyond those open to the Bentley community), seed funding for teams developing start-up ideas (beyond the open competitions for the Bentley community), and additional opportunities and resources. This community will help kickstart your journey in entrepreneurship and support your development.
Location
Miller Hall
The Future Entrepreneurs Community is located in one of the First-Year Resident Halls. Miller Hall is a co-ed resident hall which also houses the FirstGen Community, the Herstory: Women Leaders of Today Community and the Arts Community. The building that houses the Miller Hall is conveniently located between the Upper Campus - where academic offices and classes are held - and Lower Campus - near the Student Center and Cafeteria.
Reasons to Join
Why Join the Living Learning Community?
- Connect with Like-Minded Peers: Live among students who share your entrepreneurial passions and drive.
- Exclusive Faculty/Staff Partnerships: Collaborate with faculty and staff who are dedicated to your community's focus.
- Specialized Spaces: Benefit from dedicated areas for themed programs, study, and engagement.
- Early Move-In and Leadership Retreat: Get a head start with an early move-in and a half-day retreat designed to unite and inspire your community.
- Priority Access: Be the first to know about coaching sessions, speaker series, competitions, and valuable off-campus connections.
- Exclusive Sessions: Access exclusive sessions and meetings with alumni and mentors designated for members of the entrepreneurship defined community.
- Ongoing Mentorship: Connect with a network of dedicated mentors, including faculty and alumni, for continuous guidance and support.
- Seed Funding for Start-ups: Receive $500 per team (3-4 students) to jumpstart your start-up, based on a pitch deck submission during your second and third year (may also be available during the first year depending upon the maturity of the idea).
How to Apply
How to Apply to live in the Future Entrepreneurs Community?
Starting for Fall 2024, first-year students can apply to live in this Defined Community through the First-Year Housing Application, available on the Housing Portal during the summer. Returning students will have an opportunity to apply during the Housing Selection Process in Spring 2025.