Foundry Fridays

Foundry Fridays

Foundry Fridays are a weekly gathering for University of Rochester student founders to build, test, and grow their ventures. Whether you have a new idea, are developin

g a prototype, talking to customers, or preparing for a pitch, Foundry Fridays give you dedicated time and support to move your venture forward.

Each Friday offers opportunities to work alongside other student founders, connect with entrepreneurs and mentors, get feedback on your ideas, and learn practical tools you can immediately apply to your startup. Sessions may include workshops, founder conversations, hands-on activities, AI and prototyping support, pitch practice, and time to work directly on your venture.

You don’t need to have everything figured out. Foundry Fridays are designed for founders at every stage, from students exploring their first idea to those actively building and launching a business.

Come with an idea. Leave with progress.