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Jan 09

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Launchpad Incubator: A Weekly, Semester-long Program
Jan 16

Thursday4:30 PM

Launchpad Incubator: A Weekly, Semester-long Program
Jan 16

Thursday11:59 PM

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Entrepreneurship In the News

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Six Graduates Thrive as Entrepreneurs with Miller Fellowship Support

Anyone who worked on a business during their studies is confronted with a harsh reality after graduation: valuable resources available at NC State are suddenly gone, and often the young company… 
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Six Alumni Advancing Their Startups Through Miller Fellowships

NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has announced the latest cohort of Miller Fellows—recent graduates embarking on startup ventures. The program provides crucial support, including a $1,000 monthly stipend, resources, access to… 

Entrepalooza Fosters an Entrepreneurial Mindset at NC State

Entrepalooza is not the only place on campus where students can get free ice cream – but it’s the only place where they can win $2,250 within a minute.  NC State… 
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Poole College Enhances Entrepreneurship Minor for Students Across NC State

The newly redesigned minor incorporates more core principles and hands-on experiences that non-business students need to develop their own enterprise or contribute at another startup. 

A New Wave of Innovation

The blue economy in North Carolina is a dynamic sector integrating economic activities with the preservation of coastal and marine ecosystems. NC State’s Blue Economy Innovation Program (BEIP) exemplifies this integration… 

VIANI Watch Company Partners with DJ Horne

Following a historic NCAA Final Four and ACC Championship run, NC State star point guard DJ Horne and VIANI Watch Company are proud to introduce the VIANISolar in Raleigh Red. Raleigh… 

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We regret to inform you that Wolf Den, scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2024, has been canceled. We are working on alternative future plans and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

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We regret to inform you that Wolf Den, scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2024, has been canceled. We are working on alternative future plans and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.
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Whether you’re a future student who wants to learn what we offer or a current student with a big, bold idea, we have everything you need to succeed.

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Our alumni are serial entrepreneurs and lifelong learners who come back, give back and support the Wolfpack long after they leave.

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Community

Innovation and Entrepreneurship serves as a unifying hub for entrepreneurship at the university, enhancing NC State’s reputation as a leader in entrepreneurship education.

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Spaces

At NC State, big ideas have room to grow. Our student entrepreneurs connect with like-minded innovators and access vital resources in designated spaces across campus and around Raleigh.

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Community Anchors

The Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science

KIETS supports a diverse set of academic and industry partners that have developed innovative research and educational programs, started new companies, and forged strategic partnerships with an array of external stakeholders to the benefit of tens of thousands of individuals worldwide.

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The Poole College of Management

Poole emphasizes experiential learning, corporate partnerships, international and honors programs, and research opportunities that are designed to enable students to make an immediate impact in the working world.

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The Office of Research Commercialization

ORC cultivates an inclusive environment of scientific and entrepreneurial excellence and bridges connections from North Carolina State University’s research community to industry and startups by strategically evaluating, protecting and licensing technology.

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Entrepreneurship Scholarships

NC State Entrepreneurship Scholarships are awarded to deserving NC State students who have outstanding achievements in or involvement with entrepreneurship activities. 

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Entrepreneurship Competitions

Students from all academic departments can participate in internal and external entrepreneurship competitions to test and refine their founder skills.

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Entrepreneurship Trips

High-impact experiences can be pivotal; helping students decide if they want to pursue a career in the entrepreneurial ecosystem or a leadership role in the technology space. Your gift ensures these experiences continue

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