Colby College · Waterville, Maine
The Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship provides funding, mentorship, makerspaces, and training to prepare Colby students to build meaningful enterprises—commercial and social.
About
Established in 2022 through a generous gift from Trustee Emeritus Todd Halloran '84—a Colby and Harvard Business School graduate who spent his career investing in and working with accomplished entrepreneurs—the Halloran Lab is a centerpiece of the Colby experience.
The lab develops an entrepreneurship ecosystem connecting alumni, faculty, staff, community members, companies, and organizations across Maine and beyond.
Practical experiences for understanding and applying the principles of entrepreneurship across disciplines.
Programs
Direct funding for students launching commercial and social enterprises, from early-stage ideas to growth-ready ventures.
Connect with experienced alumni, faculty, and community leaders who guide students through the entrepreneurial journey.
Makerspaces on campus and in downtown Waterville where students prototype, build, and collaborate on real projects.
Entrepreneurship education preparing students to be effective innovators—whether creating new ventures or improving existing organizations.
Signature Event
A collaborative startup pitch competition hosted with Kennebec Valley Community College, Thomas College, and Dirigo Labs—Maine's startup accelerator connecting entrepreneurs with mentors. Students pitch venture ideas distilled to their essence: what fits on a napkin.
Partners
KVCC Thomas College Dirigo Labs Colby CollegeCommunity
A newly formed board of Colby alumni and parents providing strategic guidance, mentorships, and networking across industries.
Member of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (2024-2025), connecting Colby to university innovation programs worldwide.
Deep roots in the local community with makerspaces and programs in downtown Waterville, bridging campus innovation with regional economic development.
Director
Leading the lab's mission to embed entrepreneurship into the fabric of a Colby education.
Founder & Trustee Emeritus
Colby and Harvard Business School graduate whose career investing in entrepreneurs inspired the lab's creation.
Whether you're a current student with a venture idea, an alum looking to mentor, or a community partner interested in collaboration—we want to hear from you.