Welcome to iHQ
“We are more than just a building.”
At iHQ, our strength lies in our people—a dedicated team committed to cultivating MIT’s entrepreneurial spirit and innovation ecosystem. We serve not only as caretakers of our iconic space but also as relentless champions for ideas, creativity, and continuous evolution. Every member of our team plays an essential role in ensuring that the MIT community has access to the tools, spaces, and resources necessary to thrive and transform bold ideas into groundbreaking realities .
Our Mission and Vision
Innovation Headquarters (iHQ), is the steward of the iHQ building. The iHQ office team is dedicated to administratively supporting the MIT Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) units within our space and the wider E&I community that comes to iHQ to create and connect by cultivating a culture that supports our entrepreneur- and innovator-focused DLCIs. Our unique positioning means that the iHQ team can provide administrative services to a range of efforts including: Catalyst, MIx, Proto Ventures, Hacking Medicine, and I-Corps.
Mission
As the managing steward of the iHQ building, our mission is to provide high-quality administrative, financial, and communications support for MIT’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation community, especially the DLCs within the building. We focus on building a culture that nurtures entrepreneurial spirit and innovation among resident groups and broader MIT initiatives.
Vision
To serve as a value-add hub that continuously evolves alongside MIT’s innovation ecosystem—supporting programs, startups, and creative endeavors beyond the physical space.
Long-Term Vision
Create an efficient, and collaborative platform where every innovator and entrepreneur in the MIT community is welcome and supported.
Our Strategic Pillars
We pursue excellence by aligning our efforts under key strategic priorities:
Community Engagement
We build and nurture strong relationships among resident groups, student organizations, and the broader innovation community. From hosting engaging events to establishing the iHQ Community Values Sub-Committee, our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where every voice is valued.
Operational Excellence
Through streamlined building management and innovative event workflows—like those at the Hacker Reactor—we ensure that our spaces and services remain responsive and efficient.
Team Development
We invest in our people by continuously developing their skills and aligning their roles with the evolving vision of iHQ, ensuring that our support system grows alongside our community’s needs.
Program Support and Communications
We provide top-tier administrative services to MIT’s innovation programs, actively promote our rebranding efforts, and expand our reach to ensure that new ideas receive the attention they deserve.
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