Founder Residency Kickoff 2026

Join us on Thursday, September 17th, as we welcome the newest Founder Residency cohort to the Roux Institute. The Founder Residency is our flagship program designed to support promising early-stage tech companies led by underrepresented founders. Over the next year, these founders will receive mentorship, access to institutional resources, and tailored intensive programming to accelerate their growth. This kickoff event is an opportunity for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology to connect directly with the founders. Come hear about what they’re building, learn more about the Roux Institute as a hub for innovation, and explore ways you might collaborate or provide support as these companies scale. We’re excited to celebrate the start of this journey and hope you’ll join us in welcoming the 2026 cohort. Learn more about the Founder Residency and The Roux Institute’s other entrepreneurship programs here.