We mint founders.The RH Founders Lab draws on MIT and the Reality Hack innovation ecosystems to empower hard tech entrepreneurs, driving tech entrepreneurship for good through disruptive innovation and real-world impact.
MIT Ecosystem
Direct access to world-class academic resources, researchers, and mentors from MIT
Industry Network
Partnerships with leading hard tech and spatial computing companies and investors
Founder Support
"Hack/Lab-to-Market" resources help innovators translate advanced technology into impactful solutions
Physical AI
Spatial Computing
Neurotech
Robotics
Wearables
Sustainability
Entertainment
Medicine
Aerospace
Manufacturing
Physical AI Spatial Computing Neurotech Robotics Wearables Sustainability Entertainment Medicine Aerospace Manufacturing
Our founders
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Our Programs
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Reality Shapers Community
An invite-only online Community supporting entrepreneurs through virtual events, workshops, co-working sessions, co-founder/talent search, and expert office hours.
(First 100 members will receive a free year of Perplexity Enterprise Pro)
Apply to Join
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Open Innovation Challenges
Call for applications to showcase demos or innovative solutions at conferences or with sponsored partners. Selected teams will receive grants, investment opportunities, and platforms to pitch their ideas to industry leaders.
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Founders Global Residency
4-week founder residency in a host city brings together driven entrepreneurs and mentors in a focused, distraction-free environment. This immersive experience is designed to accelerate growth and provide local resources needed to build innovative ventures.
To Be Announced
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MIT RH Founders Lab Demo Day
At MIT Reality Hack, Founders Lab offers an immersive "Founder Experience," where accepted teams face real-world startup tasks, including creating pitch decks, participating in board meetings, and presenting on stage. Finalists will present at the MIT Reality Hack Founders Lab Demo Day, judged by investors, tech leaders, and journalists, with open access for all hackathon members.
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Our Collaborators
What you’ll get
Workshops
Participate in targeted workshops designed to refine real-world applications for your advanced technology. Develop viable business models and acquire essential entrepreneurial skills to launch and scale successful ventures.
Mentorship
Engage in personalized coaching sessions focused on user discovery, business modeling, and growth strategies. These sessions provide guidance as you continue building and refining your product or solution.
Exposure
Showcase your work through our community and industry partners' platforms, gaining visibility among industry leaders, potential partners, and investors. This exposure positions your venture for growth and collaboration opportunities.
Community
Join a vibrant network of founders, investors, and industry experts. Build meaningful connections, collaborate on projects, and gain support from a trusted community committed to your growth.
Executive Team
Nemo Shi
Co-Founder
William Reed de Oliveira
Co-Founder
Maria Rice
Co-Founder
Haseeb Musa
Partnership Director
Amrutha Killada
Startup Program Director
Partnership Opportunities
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Partner with us to launch innovation challenges that address specific industry problems through deep tech and spatial computing solutions.
Benefits:
Access to creative solutions for industry challenges
Early connection with talented founders and developers
Opportunity to shape the future of your industry
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Support our mission while gaining visibility and access to the spatial computing ecosystem. We offer various sponsorship levels designed to align with your organization's goals.
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Contribute resources, tools, expertise, or services that amplify our impact and support founder success.
Examples:
Technology access and development tools
Computing credits and software access
Workspace and prototyping facilities
Professional services such as finance and legal
Media and promotional support
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Explore collaborative research projects at the intersection of spatial computing, entrepreneurship, and your industry. We facilitate connections between industry partners and MIT researchers working on cutting-edge technologies.
Focus Areas:
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research
Spatial computing and spatial intelligence
Technical infrastructure for next-generation applications
Industry-specific applications and use cases
Human factors and accessibility research