VIP Incubator is where ideas take shape, strategies get tested, and founders gain momentum. Whether you're refining your concept, building an MVP, or preparing for launch, this flexible, founder-driven program gives you the resources, mentorship, and community to accelerate your journey—on your own terms.
Unlike VIP-X, which follows a structured, high-intensity format, VIP Incubator is open-ended and self-paced. Drop into group advising sessions and founder fridays whenever you need. Work alongside like-minded founders at Tangen Hall. Connect with mentors, experts, and investors. The journey is yours to define—we provide the launchpad.
Members of VIP Incubator Unlock:
- Advising – Advising from seasoned entrepreneurs and faculty advisors.
- Founder Fridays – A monthly meetup where work, networking, and mentorship collide.
- Workshops - Tools and knowledge to take your venture to the next level.
- Community Events – Connect with fellow founders, advisors, and investors.
- Self-Paced & Flexible – Engage however it fits your schedule.
Founder Support: Drop-In Advising Hours & Workshops
VIP summer workshops include:
Product Market Fit - Tuesday, June 9th 9:30am - 12:30pm
Financial Modeling - Monday, June 22nd 11:30am - 2:30pm
Customer Discovery - Tuesday, July 7th 2pm - 5pm
Venture Communications - Monday, July 20th 2pm - 5pm
Team Building - Thursday, August 13th 11:30am - 2:30pm
This summer advisors will have weekly advising hours in-person in Tangen Hall and remotely!
Wednesday, June 3rd, 9 - 11am | Wednesday, July 15th, 2 - 4pm |
Monday, June 8th, 11 - 1pm (virtual only) | Thursday, July 23rd, 10am - 12pm (virtual only) |
Thursday, June 18th, 10am - 12pm | Thursday, July 30th, 10:30am - 12:30pm |
Monday, June 22nd, 9 - 11am | Thursday, August 6th, 9 - 11am (virtual only) |
Tuesday, June 30th, 11am - 1pm (virtual only) | Thursday, August 13th, 9 - 11am |
Thursday, July 9th, 9:30 - 11:30am |
Founder Community & Events
Being an entrepreneur can sometimes feel like a lonely journey, especially on campus in the summer, so join us for monthly entrepreneurial community lunches to expand your network and get to know more about the different ventures being built at Venture Lab. Lunch will be provided.
VIP Summer Community Lunches: