Flagship
$40K Venture Showcase
The year-end pitch competition where established student ventures compete for shares of a $40,000 prize pool. Open to teams who've secured the Campagna Sennet Ideate and Expand Grant.
Colby College
The Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship provides education, funding, mentorship, and makerspaces to help Colby students launch commercial and social enterprises.
Named for Colby Trustee Emeritus Todd Halloran '84, the Halloran Lab is the entrepreneurial heart of Colby College — a launchpad where students transform ideas into impact.
Part of the Colby Labs ecosystem, we work across traditional academic boundaries to create an entrepreneurship ecosystem of alumni, faculty, staff, and community members, along with companies and organizations in Waterville and beyond.
Whether you're building a tech startup, a social enterprise, or just exploring a creative spark, the Halloran Lab meets you where you are with the tools, funding, and connections to move forward.
Workshops, courses, and hands-on training in business strategy, design thinking, and venture development.
From $500 Ideate grants to the $40K Venture Showcase, non-dilutive funding at every stage of your journey.
One-on-one guidance from specialists in software, marketing, finance, and business strategy.
Innovation and maker facilities on campus and in downtown Waterville to prototype, build, and iterate.
The year-end pitch competition where established student ventures compete for shares of a $40,000 prize pool. Open to teams who've secured the Campagna Sennet Ideate and Expand Grant.
$500 non-dilutive grants to help students take their first steps, whether that means customer research, early prototyping, or proof of concept.
$5,000 grants for ventures ready to scale. Qualifies recipients for the Venture Showcase competition and provides real runway.
A collaborative pitch event co-hosted with Kennebec Valley Community College, Thomas College, and Dirigo Labs — connecting entrepreneurs across Maine.
A student-run organization connecting business-minded students with keynote speakers, skill-matching events, and peer-to-peer collaboration.
A regional competition with potential for thousands in funding. The Lab supports students entering GreenLight with mentorship and preparation.
Tap into a deep network of Colby alumni who've built ventures across industries — from tech to social impact — and are ready to mentor the next generation.
Makerspaces and partnerships in downtown Waterville connect campus innovation with Maine's growing entrepreneurial community.
The Halloran Lab is part of Colby's investment in multidisciplinary programs that cross traditional academic boundaries to drive real-world impact.
Our digital hub where students market ideas, connect with mentors, and engage with the broader Halloran community year-round.
The Halloran Lab operates dedicated innovation and makerspaces — both on campus and in downtown Waterville.
From 3D printers and prototyping tools to pitch-practice rooms and collaborative workspaces, every corner is designed to move ideas from concept to reality. The physical space lowers barriers: walk in with a napkin sketch, walk out with a prototype.
Book a TourWhether you have a fully formed business plan or just a spark of curiosity, the Halloran Lab is here for you. No idea too early, no background required.