Bend Entrepreneur Lab

The Bend Entrepreneur Lab (BEL) is a new initiative focused on providing direct support to early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Central Oregon from inception to the close of a successful seed round. BEL acts as your co-founder by delivering a wide range of tailored services to each entrepreneur, enabling them to move at startup speed, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize market success. The BEL innovation model combines the best demonstrated practice of proven models with the unique capabilities and culture found in Bend. Our vision is to put Bend on the map as a place where aspiring tech entrepreneurs, including talent from underrepresented communities, can start & grow their tech company for the benefit of all.