Programs

Students find resources at the hub to build skills and explore their path of purpose, regardless of whether they want to be an entrepreneur or not. Start by setting up an appointment with an advisor today!
Funding
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MiddChallenge
An idea competition in which students compete for up to $3,000 grants to help turn their innovative ideas into reality.
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Old Stone Mill
Dedicated creativity incubator space for student tenants, overseen by a student board with $0 up to $200 in minigrants.
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MiddSTART
A crowdfunding platform through which students independently fundraise.
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New Millennium Fund
Students intern with Vermont early-stage companies for funded summer internships.
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Projects for Peace
Students submit proposals addressing challenges to peace in the 21st century, and those selected receive a $10,000 award.
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Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship
Provides up to $7,000 in funding for students to cultivate qualities essential for leadership in our changing global community.
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David S. Stone ’74 Tree House Fund
Support for creative projects up to $1,500 that bridge community and campus, such as the Dinner with Strangers series.
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LaunchVT
Resources for aspiring entrepreneurs, such as workshops, coaching, capital, and professional services.
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The Global Health Program
Funds public health/global health student internships. Students apply through Center for Careers and Internships.
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Vermont Innovation Summer
A cohort of students working at companies and on self-directed projects across Vermont's innovation ecosystem.
Credit
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Middlebury Entrepreneurs
A winter term course for students who want to start businesses or nonprofit organizations.
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MiddCORE
A mentor-driven leadership and innovation intensive.
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OratoryX
A 10-session training program in physical and vocal expression. Earns one PE credit.
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Oratory Lab: Speechwriting
Taught by Oratory Now Faculty Director, Dana Yeaton.
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Global Health Program
Includes a five-credit minor consisting of a core course, a methods requirement, and electives.
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Oratory in Action
Taught by Oratory Now Associate Director, Ben Powers.
Mentorship
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Meet an Advisor
Meet an Advisor at the Innovation Hub.
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Oratory Now Coaching
Free support for effective public speaking. Available by appointment.
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MiddCORE
A mentor-driven leadership and innovation intensive.
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Vermont Small Business Development Center
Offers no-cost expert assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Social Impact Corps
Provides hands-on learning for students with social entrepreneurship organizations in cohort internships.
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Global Health Program
Global Health faculty affiliates are avilable to mentor and advise social innovation projects.
Events
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TEDxMiddlebury
An independently organized TED conference that involves more than 300 attendees, and is overseen by a 10-member student board.
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TEDxMiddlebury Student Speaker Competition
Become the student speaker at the annual TEDxMiddlebury conference.
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Spencer Prize
Oratory Grand Championship for first-year students, with qualifying rounds and cash prizes.
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Parker Merrill Speech Competition
Oratory Now Grand Championship with qualifying rounds and cash prizes.
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Vermont Ventures Trips
A series of trips and alumni talks that foster entrepreneurial activity, connections, and work on campus and in Vermont.
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The Hunt
A large-scale scavenger hunt that encourages risk-taking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
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Clinton Global Initiative University
A renowned partner conference that engages the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world.
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NER Out Loud
Live performance by students from Oratory Now of new prose and poetry from Middlebury’s renowned literary journal.
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Global Health Program
Co-sponsors career events (with the Center for Careers and Internships), film screenings, and discussions.
Space
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Innovation Hub
132 Blinn Lane, including a conference room and staff and faculty offices.
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Old Stone Mill and the Annex
Dedicated creativity incubator space for more than 200 student tenants, overseen by a 10-member student board.
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Vermont Center for Emerging Technology (VCET@BTV)
266 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont