MIT Fuse - 3-week mini accelerator during IAP (January)

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What is fuse?

MIT fuse is a 3-week hands-on startup experience designed for students and small teams looking to work, think, and talk ...

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What is the difference between MIT fuse, StartMIT and Nuts and Bolts?

During IAP there is a wealth of options for student entrepreneurs to learn about entrepreneurship and experience the sta...

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Why should I apply to fuse?

MIT fuse gives student teams the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the startup experience for 3 weeks. While we...

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I have taken some entrepreneurship classes. Will this be repetitive?

No. First of all, fuse is a hands-on experience where you will spend most of your time working on your venture - not sit...

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What course numbers are allowed to apply?

MIT fuse is open to all students at MIT. Startup teams related to any course number are encouraged to apply....

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Is this program only open to MIT undergraduates?

No, any MIT student from any school in any program can apply. Both undergrads and grads are welcome!...

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Do all my team members need to attend MIT?

No, only one member of your team needs to currently attend MIT, or is a cross registered student at another university....

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Does this course accept hardware teams?

Yes! Startup teams related to any course number are encouraged to apply. Resources such as lab space will be available f...

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Can I take this activity for credit?

No, this is a non-credit IAP course/activity....

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Why don't you offer credit for this activity?

Our goal is to provide the best simulation of an immersive startup experience for students who are considering a career ...

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What will some of the available resources be?

During IAP, the MIT fuse cohort of teams all but takes over the entire Martin Trust Center. You’ll have significant time...

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Do I have to have an established company?

No! All you need is an idea that your team is passionate about. However, we are also accepting early-stage startups....

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Do I have to have an idea?

Yes! MIT fuse is focused on helping teams accelerate the development of their ideas whether or not they already have a c...

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Do I need a team?

Yes! You have to be in a pre-formed team with at least two team members committing to attending StartIAP through the dur...

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What is the time commitment for fuse?

It's our desire to help you make as much progress as possible in bringing your idea from concept to company. Because of ...

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How should I prepare?

Apply! Beyond that, begin thinking about your pitch: what is the problem, who is your customer, and what is your solutio...

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