2023 Sponsors
Platinum
The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) understands the urgency of environmental challenges. An education and research hub, IBES harnesses academic excellence from many disciplines, from climatology and ecology to sociology and international relations.
At this dynamic cross-campus center, students and faculty conduct groundbreaking research and build creative solutions to complex 21st-century problems. Our work combines an understanding of the natural world and of human societies because environmental stewardship, human rights, and economic well-being are inextricably linked. Through our unique interdisciplinary approach, IBES fosters actionable research outcomes and the change agents of tomorrow.
Silver
Fidelity Investments is a leading financial services firm that provides investment management, retirement planning, wealth management, and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and financial intermediaries. With more than $10 trillion in assets under administration, Fidelity is one of the largest asset management companies in the world. The company's services are designed to help clients achieve their financial goals by providing a range of investment products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, stocks, bonds, and annuities, as well as a suite of digital tools and resources that enable investors to make informed decisions about their investments. Fidelity is committed to delivering excellent customer service and innovative solutions that help clients succeed in an ever-changing financial landscape.
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Bain & Company is a leading global management consulting firm that offers a wide range of services to help businesses and organizations achieve sustainable growth, navigate complex challenges, and transform their operations. With over 8,000 employees in more than 50 offices worldwide, Bain & Company is known for its collaborative approach to consulting, working closely with clients to develop customized solutions that deliver measurable results and create lasting value. The firm's services include strategy consulting, performance improvement, mergers and acquisitions, organizational design, and customer experience transformation. Additionally, Bain & Company is committed to social responsibility and sustainability, and works with clients to develop strategies that support these goals.
Partners at Brown
CareerLAB works in collaboration with departments across campus to connect students with Brown’s rich array of career resources. We help students identify their skills, interests and values; explore a wide range of career options; and articulate their unique experiences to employers and graduate or professional programs.
The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University seeks to promote a just and peaceful world through research, teaching, and public engagement. Watson is a community of scholars, practitioners, and students whose work aims to help us understand and address critical challenges. It is dedicated to meaningful social science research and teaching, and animated by the conviction that informed policy can change systems and societies for the better.
The Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship empowers the next generation of entrepreneurship leaders through curricular, co-curricular, and venture support to create and launch solutions with impact. To learn more, visit entrepreneurship.brown.edu.
We provide dedicated support for climate change and sustainability-focused ventures. These early-stage venture grants are for undergraduate and graduate students interested in developing solutions to environmental problems and comes with dedicated Nelson Center advising along with funding.