Experience entrepreneurship at NC State through interactive demos, products, activities and conversations hosted by student/alumni-led ventures and campus partners.

VENDORS – Apply here

Students have one minute to convince either the audience or the judges that their idea is worthy of the audience choice or judges’ choice award. Cash prizes are provided by the NC State University Foundation.

Want to win $500? Minute to Pitch It Applications here!

Exploring entrepreneurship at NC State can make a wolf hungry. We’re offering free Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and wraps. There will also be free ice-cream from alumni, Two Roosters, and ice-cold bottled water to keep the Wolfpack cool and full while having fun! Get there early to get food while supplies last!

Don’t leave empty-handed. We raffle off NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship giveaways all evening, and many vendors are giving away swag, food or selling great stuff. Want an exclusive Entrepalooza shirt? VOLUNTEERS – Sign up here

Crush is creating the world’s first scented floor mats that are bio based and made in the Carolinas!

https://cednc.org/

Make-A-Thon is NC State’s sustainability innovation competition. Coming January 2027, students work to create the best solution to a sustainability challenge.

go.ncsu.edu/MakeAThon

The Blue Economy Innovation Program (BEIP) connects NC State students, faculty and partners to advance ocean and coastal industries while protecting marine ecosystems. Through hands-on learning, wave-making research, industry partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration, BEIP prepares the next generation of leaders in maritime and coastal innovation.

Blue Economy Innovation Program | Climate and Sustainability Academy

My jewels celebrates cultural heritage, awareness to social concepts, art, and history.

www.Gemthropology.org

Our fast-acting Bite & Sting Relief soothes itchy bug bites fast, so you can get back to your adventures. Proudly made in NC with family farms.

Forest Found Products | Bite & Sting Relief That Lasts

Handmade candles, jewelry and accessories all made out of sustainable materials

Frontline Interactive is a video game development studio focused on making gamified training software for businesses and organizations.

frontline-interactive.com

Sharing the coast with other people is what makes my business so special!

Shop — STUDENT-MADE NC STATE

Changing how students connect before they go to college.

https://afuse.app

I design, sew, and sell unique bags made out of dead stock and scrap fabric! Each bag is unique and sewn completely by hand.

Home | Sarah Grace Simas

Airmage Media Productions is a professional photo & video production company, with over 10 years of industry experience, CPP Professional Photographers, and FAA Part 107 licensed drone pilots, specializing in capturing stunning aerial drone footage, real estate and commercial photography, 3D virtual tours, commercial and event videography, professional headshots, video editing and social media marketing that all tells your unique story and we deliver with affordable and exceptional quality from every angle.

airmage.co

Student-Made NC State celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship, free and creative expression, and the principles of an open marketplace.

Student-Made NC State

Wobble designs modern, thoughtfully made pet products that balance function, durability, and a clean aesthetic for the home.

hiwobble.com

I make and sell a variety of different crafts such as crochet decorations, polymer clay jewelry, and avocado pit carvings.

Studentmadencstate.com

Using 90% sustainable materials I create odd but beautiful clothing, plushies, keychains, jewelry, and more!

My goal is to bring trinkets and whimsy into peoples lives! I’m a maximalist and lover of all things cute, colorful and fun.

My organization does art including watercolor, collages, bleached shirts with variety of designs (mainly nature or film related)!

Size inclusive clothing brand currently focused on launching our debut product, the Button-Cup shirt: a button-up shirt specifically designed for women with a D-cup and up!

Lainey Volz

Tin’s Pins is a graphic design and merchandise business specializing in gameday pins and collegiate merchandise.

tinspins.com

A 12-lead EKG ring capable of heart attack detection, arrhythmia detection, further advanced cardiac informatics, and AI-based preventative analytics.

Nature’s Throne is a revolutionary 2-in-1 camping chair that seamlessly transitions into a portable toilet, providing unmatched convenience and comfort in outdoor settings.

Simplifying student relocation for internships and full-time roles with community networking, housing assistance, localized guidance, and mentorship, easing the transition to new cities.

A platform helping prospective college students find roommates and friends.

Humanitarian Assistance Local Operations (H.A.L.O.) Corporation is a nonprofit organization that provides advertising services to local businesses by distributing branded humanitarian aid supplies to charities and communities in need.

An inflatable tennis ball aimed towards casual tennis players.

We provide in-person, video game events for casual gamers in the Triangle.

StudyBoost is an app that acts as your personal, science-backed study coach, combining AI-powered tutoring, personalized study plans, and bite-sized video content to make learning efficient, engaging, and fun.

Standards-Based, multiplayer, simulations designed for the modern learning space.

Viztron is an innovative home security company, leveraging advanced AI to offer non-lethal defense solutions that detect and neutralize threats.