The Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship will play a central role promoting entrepreneurship and innovation across the UMass Amherst campus and throughout the region and state.
Headquartered in the Isenberg School of Management, the Center will become the central hub of a cross-campus network of scholars, innovators, and entrepreneurs, with a three-fold mission of supporting research, education, and practice, all targeted at facilitating the transformation of ideas into business realities.
Our vision is reflected in the aspirations we have set for it. We believe the Center will play a key role in continuing to elevate the reputation of the Amherst campus and Isenberg School. Further, with deliberative strategy and implementation, we believe this Center can facilitate a top 20 U.S. News and World Report ranking for entrepreneurship programs within 5 years once the infrastructure is in place.
Maroon Venture Partners Fund I, LP is a for-profit venture fund that invests in early stage companies linked to UMass Amherst. Our investments are typically in the range of $50,000 to $200,000 and are often a venture’s initial outside equity funding. Our broader goal is to foster the growing spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship throughout the UMass Amherst community.