The Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship provides education, funding, mentorship, and makerspaces for Colby students building ventures that matter — whether commercial, social, or something entirely new.
No matter where you are in the process, the Halloran Lab has a pathway. Arrive with nothing but curiosity. Leave with skills, connections, and momentum.
Idea exploration workshops, brainstorming sessions, and the Back of the Napkin Challenge. Open to everyone — no business background required.
Start hereHands-on mentorship with industry professionals. Access makerspaces, prototyping tools, and office hours covering software, marketing, and strategy.
Develop skillsApply for Ideate & Explore grants, compete in the annual Venture Pitch Competition, and take part in GreenLight Maine for real funding.
Get fundedJoin the Colby Innovation Club, network with alumni entrepreneurs, and collaborate with partners like Dirigo Labs, KVCC, and Thomas College.
Grow your networkThe Halloran Lab puts real money behind student ventures. From early-stage grants to competitive pitch events, there are multiple ways to fund your work.
Innovation and makerspaces on campus and in downtown Waterville — equipped for prototyping, collaborating, and turning ideas into real things.
The hub. Prototyping tools, meeting space, mentor office hours, and a home base for student entrepreneurs.
A community-facing workshop connecting Colby students with local entrepreneurs and the broader Waterville ecosystem.
Event space for workshops, panels, pitch nights, and the annual Meet the Founders Showcase.
The Halloran Lab connects Colby to a wider network of entrepreneurs, institutions, and organizations across Maine and beyond.
A student-run organization matching people who have ideas with people who have skills. Weekly meetings, keynote speakers, and peer-to-peer support.
A Maine startup accelerator connecting entrepreneurs with experienced mentors. Partnership brings external expertise to Colby founders.
A regional competition offering thousands in funding for Maine-based ventures. Colby students are consistently encouraged and supported to apply.
Mentors, investors, and founders from the Colby alumni community — available through StartupTree and direct introductions from the Lab.