Helping small businesses GROW

As a University Center, we support small businesses through education, managerial assistance, and mentoring.

What do we do?

The Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship supports small and micro businesses by providing education, assistance, research, networking, and growth opportunities to scale and grow.

Services & Resources

Impactful Resources To Accelerate Your Business Growth

Project Based Consulting

Small businesses can receive free support with marketing and website design through virtual collaborations with Northeastern University teams of students and faculty.

Inclusive Entrepreneurship Fellowship

Join the free 20-week Inclusive Entrepreneur Fellowship for workshops, mentorship, and Northeastern resources.

Higher Education Supplier Chatbot

The Supplier Development Chatbot helps businesses learn how to sell to colleges and access data from 40 Massachusetts institutions—no personal info required.

Online Learning Modules

Access our free module, guiding small businesses interested in selling to colleges and universities

Research on Responsible Procurement

The Lab produced impactful reports on procurement professionals, diverse small business perceptions, and how New England colleges engage with diverse suppliers. We aim to inform strategies, spark dialogue, and drive meaningful change across sectors.

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Taking the Pulse Procurement Professionals

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Addressing the
Supplier Diversity
Awareness Deficit

Addressing the Supplier Diversity Awareness Deficit

Local Communities Business Opportunities Transparency
Promoting Supplier
Diversity in Higher
Education

Promoting Supplier Diversity in Higher Education

Higher Education Underserved Community Bidding Process
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Understanding the Chatbot User Experience

AI-Powered chatbot Procurement User Engagement

Success Stories

Showcasing success through innovation

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SYMPOSIUM 2025

  • Symposium 2025

Blogs

Exploring insights and trends on business growth

The Good, The Bad, The Future: Reimagining Minority Business Development

Stay focused on the WHY of supplier diversity

Competing for Business in the Higher Education Market: What Can Diverse Suppliers Do?

Beyond the Campus: How Massachusetts Colleges Drive Local Economies

FURTHER YOUR EDUCATION

Build your future with world-class business education.

Interested in pursuing your business education at a top-tier global university? Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies offers a wide range of degree and certificate programs.

  • Master of Professional Studies in Applied Logistics
  • Master of Professional Studies in Insurance Analytics and Management
  • Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
  • Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs

Get in touch to make an impact together.

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