What is the Innovation Hub?

• Come on down to check out the Innovation Hub at 132 Blinn Lane (accessible via the path behind Ross)! 
• The programs in the Innovation Hub fall into five main categories: funding opportunities, academic credit, mentorship, events and physical spaces. 

• Funding: There are several opportunities for students to receive financial support for their entrepreneurship projects or journeys, including MiddChallenge, Projects for Peace, the Tree House Fund, and MiddSTART. Check out the website to learn more details such as criteria and timelines for specific grants!
• Credit: There are several courses offered at Middlebury directly related to innovation and entrepreneurship, such as MiddCORE, Middlebury Entrepreneurs, and Oratory X. The Global Health minor is also run through the Innovation Hub. Check out the website for the full list and details! 
• Mentorship: You can meet with an advisor to help you explore your academic and personal path, whether or not whether or not you see yourself as an entrepreneur. Check out the website or ask about more mentorship opportunities such as Oratory Now coaching, MiddCORE, or ways to connect with our partners at the Vermont Small Business Development Center or the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) .
• Events: The Innovation Hub organizes several cornerstone campus events, such as TEDxMiddlebury, the Spencer Prize, and the Hunt. Check out the website for more information! 
• Spaces: There are multiple spaces to pursue creative projects, including the Hub itself and the Old Stone Mill, a dedicated creativity incubator space for students.

Compass

• Middlebury’s residential model that focuses on helping each student get the most from their Middlebury experience while developing a deep sense of belonging and having a great time. The Compass Program is responsible for producing this Insider’s Guide, and operates out of the Innovation Hub!
• As a first-year, you will be connected with a mentor from Middlebury’s faculty or staff. Your mentor is there to help you learn about and utilize Middlebury’s vast network of resources based on your personal interests, values, and goals. 
• Navigate Midd is an exciting program available to first-years through Compass. Engage in various on-campus activities and events that are already helpful or interesting to you and earn $25 in Midd Money or declining balance! Here is more information and instructions.

Additional details: Compass is housed within the Innovation Hub at Middlebury. For questions, please contact Dana Anderson (danaa@middlebury.edu) and be sure to follow the Compass Instagram to stay up to date with activities and opportunities on campus!