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Ranked #1 in the Southeast for Entrepreneurship Education

NC State is ranked No.1 in the Southeast and No. 15 in the nation for both undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review and ​Entrepreneur ​magazine for 2022.

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Upcoming Events

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Dec 13

Monday

eGames Application Open
Feb 15

Tuesday8:00 AM

Entrepreneurship Scholarship Priority Deadline
Feb 23

Wednesday4:00 PM

Startup Job and Resource Fair

Make the Albright Entrepreneurs Village (AEV) on Centennial Campus Your Home!

The AEV is home to a community of entrepreneurial-minded students. It is a great way to get connected with other like-minded peers and the local Raleigh community.  Through fun activities such as paddle boarding and costume contests to field trips with startups in the Triangle and the connection with incredible professional mentors, AEV fosters a welcoming and diverse environment for sophomores and above. Room selection and applications are now open.

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Entrepreneurship In the News

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Reflecting on the Work of Lewis Sheats as He Embarks on a New Opportunity

ssistant Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of The eClinic, Lewis Sheats, will be leaving the university after 20 years of service. Sheats has accepted an opportunity as Director of the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship at St. Louis, Missouri.  

The Ultimate Alumni-Owned Business Holiday Shopping Guide

Whether you love it or not, ‘tis the season to go shopping and we know the hardest part of shopping is deciding what to buy! That’s where this guide comes… 
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Allison Nagy, Winner of the October Design Challenge Series

The Design Challenge Series is a team based event where participants will take on exciting design prompts to design and develop creative solutions. New challenges are released every month for… 
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Meet the 2021 Wolf Den Winners

Five student teams battled it out in front of the wolves in this Shark Tank-inspired pitch competition. Meet the winners and learn about their ventures. 

Getting Started with Entrepreneurship: Recommendations from Gabe Gonzalez

Whether it is starting a new business or developing something new in an already existing company, entrepreneurial ventures can be daunting. Having some resources to get started can make things… 
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NC State Ranked No. 1 Entrepreneurship Program in the Southeast

NC State ranked No. 1 in the Southeast for both undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship education programs and came in at No. 15 in both lists of Top 50 Undergraduate Schools and Top 50 Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies in the nation for 2022. 

Come prototype with us!

Located on Centennial Campus, the Entrepreneurship Garage is a place for students to explore their entrepreneurial ideas and interests. Members can enjoy our co-working space with amenities and create their ventures in the prototyping lab.

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NC State Entrepreneurship

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Soon, Wolfpack, soon! • • • • #ncstate #graduation #entrepreneurship #ncstateent #thinkanddo

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Impactful Ideation. 💡 Rapid prototyping. 🛠 Real-world teamwork. 🚀 That’s the NC State Make-A-Thon experience. Students compete in teams to create the best solution to a sustainability challenge. Whether it’s about water, waste, energy, transportation or food — that’s up to you and your team to decide. At the end of the competition, you will pitch your idea to judges from the community and local companies. And, yes, there are prizes for the winning teams: $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place and $500 for third place. Apply to be a part of Make-A-Thon by Jan. 16, 2022! Link in bio! • • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur

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When Allison Nagy (@alli0603), a sophomore studying mechanical engineering at @ncstateengr, first heard about the October Design Challenge she instantly had an idea. Knowing that women’s clothing pockets have been a real problem for a long time, she knew exactly what she needed to do in order to create a solution. This is how the Simple Pocket was created. 🚀Read more about Allison's experience and see how you can participate with the link in our bio. • • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur

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Autumn skies and everything nice! 🍂 What's your favorite part about fall on @ncstate campus? • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation @ncsulibraries

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Armadillos keep digging little holes in my backyard... 🕳️ Want to know how what an armadillo, a Mandarin duck 🦆, an eagle 🦅and a dolphin 🐬have to do with leadership? The @ncstatepoole podcast sat down with Chuck Saia and Leigh Shamblin to talk all things leadership including: what skills do the leaders of tomorrow need? How do we teach those skills in the classroom? How has the pandemic changed leadership styles? Listen now with the link in bio! • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #armadilloskeepdigging

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Go best friend, go best friend, go! ⬆️This community at NC State Entrepreneurship sounds like — supportive, welcoming and the best place to be on campus. Come hang out with us next semester! • • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #gobestfriend

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It's a great day to be a part of the #wolfpack! 🐺 A place where we can #thinkanddo and #makeithappen. • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #gthc #wolfpack

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No. 1 in the Southeast! 🚀 No. 15 in the entire United States! 💡 Entrepreneurship at @ncstate is booming and we could not be more excited to see where this program continues to go. We are so thankful to everyone that is involved with our program and continues to support us. Read more about this big accomplishment with the link in our bio! • • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation

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Falling for you all over again, @ncstate 🍂 • • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation

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🚨Entrepreneurship Student Takeover🚨 Kai Bele (@kaibele) is a sophomore studying business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship at @ncstatepoole. He is a resident at the Albright Entrepreneurs Village and an Entrepreneurship Student Ambassador. He is taking over our Instagram story to show you around the Albright Entrepreneurs Village and the Entrepreneurship Garage. • • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #studenttakeover #AlbrightVillage #entrepreneurshiponcampus

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Back in 2016, Andy Albright (@andysalbright) and his wife, Jane, made an investment in entrepreneurship at @ncstate with a generous $5 million dollar donation that allowed us to build the Albright Entrepreneurs Village on Centennial Campus. As an NC State alum, from @ncstatewilson, Andy wanted to give students the opportunity to make a big change in the world. Five years later, the Albright Entrepreneurs Village is booming with fun activities and lots of traditions it is the place to live on campus. You can apply now to live in the AEV next year with the link in our bio. #AlbrightVillage

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"When I committed to my study abroad semester in the US, I had no idea what to expect. I didn't know what the Albright Entrepreneurs Village was or how big the entrepreneurial community at NC State would be. Coming here from one of the smallest countries in Europe, everything was on a new scale. It was all the more surprising how welcoming the whole community was. In the few weeks I was able to spend here at NC State, I met so many people from all over the world. Every single person I spoke to had a different background and different goals and ambitions in life. Everyone was open to sharing their story and helping each other along the way. The support you get in this community is just incredible." #FacesofthePack Meet Noah Gassner (@noahgassner), an exchange student studying Aerospace Engineering at @ncstateengr. He is also a member of the #AlbrightVillage!

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NC State Entrepreneurship is proud to announce that we have been ranked number one in best undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs in the Southeast by the Princeton Review!! Celebrate with us in the comments 🚀🐺 • • • #one #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation @ncstate @danielfrichter @ms.wuf

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It’s a #bonesday! 🦴 Embrace the energy and get it done, Wolfpack! 🐺 • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation

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It's beginning to look a lot like fall in #Raleigh. 🍂 Check out some of these NC State alumni businesses to shop all your fall needs: 🍁 Pick up coffee at @drink321coffee to keep warm 🍂 Try some delicious tiramisu from @wolfe_cravings 🍁 Grab a bite to eat at one of @empireeats — like @gravyraleigh, @sittirestaurant, @thepitbbq and more! 🍂 Start your holiday shopping @reborncco in North Hills Have a favorite local business? Tag them in the comments! • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation #shoplocal #shopsmallbusiness

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#Entrepreneurship exists around the world and we are celebrating entrepreneurs worldwide during #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek! Let's meet some entrepreneurs from Africa! 🌍 • Kelvin Doe, from Sierra Leone, has created KDoe-Tech. KDoe-Tech is a tech company that designs, develops and sells consumer electronics. • Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa, from Uganda, founded Chil Artificial Intelligence Lab. This lab offers mobile cancer screenings and now uses drones to transfer specimens from rural areas to labs. Don't forget to come celebrate with us tonight at Wolf Den! Meet us at the Duke Energy Hall in the Hunt Library at 5:30 p.m.

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#Entrepreneurship exists around the world and we are celebrating entrepreneurs worldwide during #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek! Let's meet some entrepreneuers from Asia! • Yumeno Nito is the founder of Colabo. Colabo is a Japanese non-profit that helps victims of sexual assualt get counselling and connect them with government support programs. • Won Nyoung Park co-founded the Angelswing drone project in 2015 to help with recovery efforts in Nepal after a large earthquake. It's not too late to join us for Global Entrepreneurship Week! We still have four events left — RSVP now with the link in our bio or story! • • • #ncstateent #thinkanddo #thinkbold #makeithappen #ncstate #entrepreneurship #exploreentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipcommunity #studententrepreneur #innovation

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Students

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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Alumni

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

NC State 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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No. 1 Entrepreneurship Program in the Southeast No. 15 in the Nation!

NC State made both the undergraduate and graduate lists of top 15 entrepreneurship education programs in the country.  All of the schools on The Princeton Review lists have remarkable distinctions with respect to their programs and the success their graduates and faculty have attained as entrepreneurs.

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ways to roll up your sleeves and get involved With Entrepreneurship

Design Challenge

Design Challenge Series

The Design Challenge Series is a team-based event where participants will have 1 month to take on exciting challenges to design and develop creative solutions.

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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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