The Brown Forum for Enterprise (BFE) serves to build enterprise in the region by drawing together entrepreneurs, industry, researchers, capital sources and service organizations in an enhanced networking environment. Our programs strive to educate, inform and support all individuals who wish to create new companies or expand existing commercial enterprises.

Membership into the Forum is available to both the general public and students; membership includes access to RoundOne , an online "entrepreneur's playbook".

The Brown Forum for Enterprise co-sponsors the Rhode Island Business Plan Competition with the Business Development Company of Rhode Island (BDCRI).