The Robotics Startup Bootcamp, hosted by MassRobotics, is an immersive, full-day workshop designed to equip early-stage robotics startups — or those considering the commercialization of their research — with the essential knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive in a competitive and fast-paced market. Whether you’re in the early stages of developing a product or looking to scale your robotics business, this workshop will provide you with a roadmap for navigating the complex world of robotics entrepreneurship.

In today’s rapidly evolving robotics and hardware startup ecosystem, entrepreneurs face unique challenges. These challenges stem from the complexity of physical product development, supply chain management, and integrating cutting-edge technologies. To address these hurdles, the Robotics Startup Bootcamp covers a wide range of foundational topics that are critical to the success of any early-stage robotics company.

Key topics include company formation, intellectual property (IP) protection, customer discovery, and proven fundraising strategies. Through hands-on, interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights from industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and legal advisors who have navigated these very challenges. These sessions aim to empower participants with the tools needed to make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls in the robotics industry.

• 8:30 – 9:00 am: Set the stage
• 9:00 – 10:30 am: From Concept to Commercialization: Intellectual Property Strategies for Startup Success
• 10:30 -11:00 am: Break
• 11:00 -12:00 pm: Customer Discovery
• 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch
• 1:15 – 2:00 pm: Media and Marketing 101
• 2:00 – 3:00 pm: Prospecting & lead generation
• 3:00 – 3:30 pm: Break
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Financing your Startup
• 4:30 – 5:15 pm: Fireside chat with founder
• 5:15 – 5:30 pm: Wrap up