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    Summer at Babson offers a range of pre-college experiences that bring our hands-on, entrepreneurial approach to high school students. Options include credit-bearing Babson Academy Summer Study, the non-credit Arthur M. Blank School Summer Program, and additional programming in Miami, giving students multiple ways to explore their interests and build practical skills, connections, and confidence before college.

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2025 BCERC Babson College

The 45th BCERC will be hosted by Babson College from June 4 - 7, 2025. The conference will focus on cutting-edge empirical research in progress that will significantly advance the field of entrepreneurship.  We hope to see you at Babson College in 2025!

Key Dates for 2025 BCERC

September 5, 2024 - Abstract Submission and Doctoral Consortium Application Sites Open
October 16, 2024 - Submit Abstracts by 11:59 pm EST
December 4, 2024 - Doctoral Consortium Application Due by 11:59 pm EST
Mid-December, 2024 - Notification of Acceptance Sent to Authors
January 31 - March 5, 2025 - Registration is Open for BCERC 2024 (Conference Fee: $950)
March 5, 2025 - Summary Due from Accepted Authors by 11:59 pm EST
April 16, 2025 - 6-Page Abridged Paper Due from Accepted Authors by 11:59 pm EST
June 4-7, 2025 - 2025 BCERC at Babson College

2025 BCERC Best Paper Award Sponsors

National Federation of Independent Business

$3000

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Award for best paper in the general category.

Tariq Farid Franchise Institute

$3,000

The Tariq Farid Franchise Institute Award (Babson College) for the best paper on franchising

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$3,000

The Institute for Social Innovation Award (Babson College) for best paper on social impact

George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

$2,500

The George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Award (Illinois State) for best paper on social entrepreneurship