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NC State Students Think and Do Good All Over the World

At NC State, students think and do far beyond the classroom — sometimes even across the world. The Entrepreneurship Clinic is centered on experiential learning, emphasizing a hands-on approach where students… 
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Miller Fellows 2025: The Future of Entrepreneurship at NC State

What is the Miller Fellowship? Founded in 2014 by Dr. Tom Miller, the Miller Fellowship was designed to bridge the gap between graduation and full-time entrepreneurship. Many students face a… 
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Celebrating Jennifer Capps’ Retirement

For over two decades, Jennifer Capps has embodied the mindset of “Think and Do.” She has been a leading force in entrepreneurship at NC State from its early days in the… 

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Jul 01

Tuesday5:30 PM

Exploring Entrepreneurship at NC State and Beyond
Aug 19

Tuesday6:00 PM

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Thursday2:00 PM

NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship Open House
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Community Anchors

The Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science

KIETS supports a multifaceted 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 integrated 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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