Events

Meetings of the Minds

Entrepreneurship happens every day at NC State. Through a year-round calendar of events, we help student entrepreneurs build relationships with future collaborators, experienced mentors and prospective investors. And regular educational programs and networking functions encourage our self-starters to explore the potential profits and social impacts of their fledgling businesses.

With campuswide resources and expert guidance, NC State entrepreneurs have ample support to grow their ambitious plans into exciting opportunities. It’s a packed schedule that connects entrepreneurial students, invested alumni and industrious members of the community — all with a clear focus on developing innovative concepts into promising startups.

Signature Events

Entrepalooza

Our fall festival is open to the public and features hands-on makerspaces, interactive demonstrations of the latest technology and a 60-second business pitch competition.

Explore the festival 

VenturePack Challenge

Every spring, our student entrepreneurs vie for prize money to move their proposed startups forward by presenting new product ideas and business plans to a panel of judges.

Discover the eGames 

Global Entrepreneurship Week

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.

Be Part of GEW 

Mentorship Events

One of the most critical aspects to foster engaged and embedded entrepreneurial students is a well-organized mentorship network. The goal of the Entrepreneurship Mentors Program is to accelerate the growth of our students through connections to a tribe of mentors.

Learn About the Mentorship Program 

Entrepreneurship Competitions

Students from all academic departments can participate in entrepreneurship competitions and have access to events, workshops, mentoring that enable them to test and refine their founder skills.

Learn More

Spaces

The entrepreneurship community at NC State comes together in a diverse variety of locations designed to support innovation and creation. Across campus and around Raleigh, budding entrepreneurs can turn their big ideas into brand-new businesses.

See where it all happens