The Berthiaume Center connects makers, innovators, and doers to the resources and opportunities they need to develop their innovative ideas into ventures that make a difference.

RAP
Innovation and Entrepreneurship RAP & LLC

Innovation and Entrepreneurship RAP & LLC

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Residential Academic Program (RAP) is open to all first-year students of any major and provides an opportunity to explore and develop your entrepreneurial skills, no matter your area of study.

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors from any discipline can take their innovative ideas to the next level in the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Living-Learning Community.

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Berthiaume Incubator Space
Incubator Space

Incubator Space

The Berthiaume Center Incubator Space offers unlimited free access during building hours to UMass Amherst students of all levels and disciplines to help grow their business ideas. As a member of the Incubator Space, you can reserve the classroom and conference room, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and gain exclusive access to Berthiaume Center opportunities. 

Located in Bartlett Hall, Room 301, the Incubator Space also offers office hours with Berthiaume Center staff for students to gain valuable venture advice and action steps.

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Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff

Gregory Thomas
Gregory Thomas
Executive Director, Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship & Lecturer
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Amy McLain
Amy McLain
Associate Director of External Relations
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Ina Ganguli
Professor of Economics
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Charles Johnson
Charles J. Johnson
Clinical Professor
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Temitope S. Oladimeji
Assistant Professor
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Bogdan
Bogdan Prokopovych
Senior Lecturer II
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Bruce Skaggs
Bruce Skaggs
Flavin Endowed Professor in Entrepreneurial Studies: Management
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Carlos Valladares
Carlos Valladares
Lecturer
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Engage & Invest

Engage & Invest

Fostering the growing spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship at UMass Amherst is crucial to building the next generation of change agents. The support of our partners and alumni make what we do possible. Please consider inquiring about how you can help.

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Connect With Us

Connect With Us
Reach Out

Incubator Space: 301/302 Bartlett Hall
Executive Offices: Business Innovation Hub N175

UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003
berthiaume@umass.edu

Main line: 413-545-9482 
Operations, Space and Student Engagement: 413-545-9283

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Student Organizations

The Berthiaume Center supports the Entrepreneurship Club and the Social Entrepreneurship Club.