The MEWS+ StartUpMX incubator is a collaboration between The MEWS+, The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, CTNext, and a host of local resources and business leaders.  The ten-week course assists entrepreneurs to refine their business ideas, learn fundamental business concepts, and work through the initial stages of their business.

The program includes a workshop series with topics including business strategy, finance, legal, marketing, technology and productivity, and wellness and personal development. The program also includes mentoring from The MEWS+ network for goal setting and accountability, technical assistance, and the opportunity to pitch in front of community members through a graduation pitch event.

Each of the entrepreneurs who pitched put in a tremendous amount of time and effort into their business plans and their pitch, and welcomed challenging and constructive feedback – as well as opportunities to make new connections with you – their business community here in Middlesex County, and across Connecticut.

Following the pitches, the audience voted for the pitch that presented the most original business idea, had the most long-term potential, provided a useful solution to a real problem, and made a social impact.