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MetroWest Startup Week
MetroWest Startup Week
#MWSW26
Join us this April at the Entrepreneurship Innovation Center (EIC) for MetroWest Startup Week, a multi-day celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community in MetroWest.
Startup Week brings together founders, students, innovators, local businesses, and ecosystem builders for a series of conversations, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Whether you’re developing your first idea, growing a venture, or simply curious about the startup world, this week is designed to connect you with the people, knowledge, and resources that help ideas grow.
Throughout the week, we’ll feature speakers and entrepreneurs from multiple industries, sharing insights from their journeys and exploring the opportunities shaping today’s innovation landscape. The program will also include special community events such as Taste of MetroWest, highlighting the incredible food entrepreneurs and small businesses that make our region vibrant.
More than just a series of events, EIC Startup Week is a gathering of a growing entrepreneurial community—a place where ideas are shared, partnerships are formed, and inspiration turns into action.
Event Locations
Monday
2:00 PM session at McCarthy Center, Framingham State University main campus.
Evening networking event at Framingham Economic Development Corporation, 1661 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA.
New England Restaurant & Bar Show is not organized by the EIC and requires external ticket purchase and registration:
https://expodevco.customreg.net/register/b3838744-bab8-4ad9-8e17-25e7be1dfc37
Taste of MetroWest will be held at the Renaissance Hotel. This requires external ticket purchase; EIC will provide a discount code for convenience:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-taste-of-metrowest-tickets-1982311743788?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Tuesday
Sessions at the Entrepreneur Innovation Center (EIC), 860 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA.
After-hours networking at Temazcal,155 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA.
Wednesday
Sessions at the Entrepreneur Innovation Center (EIC), 860 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA.
After-hours networking at the Danforth Museum (21+).
Hardware Meetup at the Entrepreneur Innovation Center (EIC).
Thursday
Sessions at McCarthy Center, Framingham State University main campus.
After-hours networking at Sincere.com, 50 Speen St Ste 202, Framingham, MA.
Friday
Sessions at McCarthy Center, Framingham State University main campus.
Evening community events including the FSU Dance Team Showcase (DPAC, Dwight Hall) and Fashion Show (Logan Gymnasium).
registrations are already open!!!
Additional Events to Explore
Pre-Conference Event
📅 April 26–27
Attend the New England Restaurant & Bar Show, a leading industry event bringing together food, beverage, and hospitality entrepreneurs.
Register here:
https://www.newenglandrestaurantbarshow.com/registration
Post-Conference Event
📅 May 1–3
Join the Techstars Startup Weekend community experience.
Start with the networking event at 5 PM on Friday, May 1, and stay for the full Startup Weekend program if you’d like to participate.
Register here:
https://luma.com/0pckwwi8