What We Do

The C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship is where Babson’s entrepreneurial leaders help shape the technologies defining tomorrow.

As a driving force behind the College’s tech-forward strategy, the Metropoulos Institute integrates education, research, innovation, and infrastructure to expand access, accelerate progress, and develop leaders equipped to navigate and innovate in a rapidly evolving world.

The Metropoulos Institute currently is distributed across Babson's most tech- and entrepreneurship-intensive sites—including the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village, the Weissman Foundry, and the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship.

GEM 24/25 U.S. Report

Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024–2025 United States Report

“The pervasive role of technology has a crucial impact on entrepreneurs and established business owners more broadly. … Even businesses not directly selling technology products or services are increasingly dependent on technology for their daily operations and strategic growth.”

The C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship will bolster Babson’s leading entrepreneurial education into the leadership ranks of technology and AI. The Institute will support and expand curricular and co-curricular programs that amplify the importance of technological innovation in the entrepreneurial process. This will provide the Babson community with the space to dive deeper into the latest technological advancements, collaborate with their peers and educators, and determine best practices for use of these tools in their own careers and ventures.

Founded in 2024, Babson’s C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship represents Babson’s bold commitment to shaping the future of business by integrating advancements in emerging technology and AI with entrepreneurial education. Housed within The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership—a hub connecting the Babson community to global learners—the Metropoulos Institute stands out on campus with its focus on scaling innovation. Building on Babson’s century-long legacy, the Metropoulos Institute leads in emerging tech and AI, equipping students, staff, faculty, and alumni to transform industries and drive purpose-driven change, while addressing the societal risks of emerging tech.

How We Can Help

Students

Explore hands-on learning, mentorship, and experiences that bring entrepreneurship and technology together.

Faculty

Access accelerators, resources, and our interdisciplinary AI lab, The Generator, to advance tech-focused entrepreneurial curriculum.

Startups

Scale your solutions with the support of Babson’s tech entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Corporations

Collaborate with Babson to stay ahead of emerging technology and entrepreneurial trends.

Whether you’re a Babson student looking to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey through the latest innovations, or a faculty member enhancing course offerings, or a corporate leader expanding tech-enabled offerings, the Metropoulos Institute welcomes collaboration.