Entrepalooza is NC State’s annual entrepreneurship and innovation festival!
View 2024’s Entrepalooza program here!
Entrepalooza is a free festival celebrating all things entrepreneurship at NC State that is open to all students, staff, faculty, and the community! Check out the awesome attractions we have in store for you below:
- Entrepreneurship Showcase | Experience entrepreneurship at NC State through interactive demos, activities, and conversations hosted by student/alumni-lead ventures and partners.
- Minute To Pitch It Competition | Hear pitches from 10 NC State student entrepreneurs in the Minute to Pitch It competition; students have one minute to convince either the audience or the judges that their idea is worthy of the $2,250 audience choice or judges’ choice award! Cash prizes provided by the NC State University Foundation.
- Free Food | Exploring entrepreneurship at NC State can make a wolf hungry! We’re offering free food and ice cold bottled water to keep the wolf pack fed and cooled off while having fun!
- Giveaways | Don’t leave empty-handed! We’ll be raffling off NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship giveaways all evening, and many vendors are giving away swag, food, or selling great stuff!
If you need special accommodations to attend, please email Lead Coordinator Kenneth Proseus at kpproseu@ncsu.edu.
Vendors
Council for Entrepreneurial Development
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) was formed in 1984 by a group of business leaders wanting to empower the successful creation and growth of entrepreneurial companies in the North Carolina region. CED acts as the connective center for all of this to happen. Through high-touch support, education, access to capital, and crucial connections, CED brings entrepreneurs together with the optimal resources needed to turn a new company into a success story.
TutorSmith
A hyper-individualized online marketplace focused on providing access to tutoring for all.
NC Eclectic Esports
Video game events for casual gamers.
Airmage Media Productions
Airmage Media Productions is a professional photo and video production company with over ten 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.
Kyrah The Creative
Provides social media assistance to brands and artists looking to expand their reach and make genuine connections with their community through creative content.
Helixomer Inc.
Helixomer is a drug design and develop company leading a paradigm shift in medicines with aptamers on RNA origami.
Clgthrifts
Selling high-quality curated vintage clothing to NC State students.
Nature’s Throne
Nature’s Throne is an innovative 2-in-1 camping chair and portable toilet designed to enhance comfort and convenience for outdoor enthusiasts.
Afuse
Changing how students connect before they go to college.
700 Rivers
700 Rivers is an ethical and sustainable personal care brand that creates all-natural soaps handcrafted by Bangladeshi artisans who have overcome human trafficking and are now ensured dignified careers, fair wages, and safe work environments. They also handpour 100% soy wax candles in Raleigh which support funding scholarships for girls in Bangladesh to go to school by removing financial barriers.
Blue Economy
The award-winning Blue Economy Innovation Program, led by Chris Osburn, integrates interdisciplinary education and research to support sustainable maritime technologies and economies.
https://coastalresilience.ncsu.edu/blue-economy-innovation-program/
NC State New Life Clothing
Providing new life to vintage and second-hand NC State clothing by allowing it to be directly accessible to the Wolfpack again.
MG Jewelry
MG Jewelry creates handmade polymer clay and resin jewelry using custom 3D printed clay cutters.
321 Coffee
321 Coffee is a local coffee shop and roaster that proudly employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The company was started in 2017 when co-founders Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans were students at NC State.
Small Business and Technology Development Center
Through management counseling and educational services, the SBTDC helps small and mid-sized businesses increase sales, create jobs, and access capital.
Hempsmith Clothing Co.
Hempsmith makes clothing from industrial hemp fiber, specializing in hand prints and tie dyes.
Beyond Arts Support Services
Working with artists and arts organizations to build holistic support services for artists, creating opportunities for financial assurance.
University Sustainability Office
Discover Make-A-Thon, NC State’s annual sustainability innovation competition, where students compete on teams to research, design, and prototype solutions to a global challenge for a chance to win thousands of dollars.
Minute To Pitch It Teams
Thank you to the NC State Foundation for providing funding for the cash prize pool!
CardiaSight – Winner of the Judges’ Choice Award!
A 12-lead EKG ring capable of heart attack detection, arrhythmia detection, further advanced cardiac informatics, and AI-based preventative analytics.
Nature’s Throne – Winner of the Judges’ Honorable Choice Award!
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.
RoamMate – Winner of the Audience Choice Award!
Simplifying student relocation for internships and full-time roles with community networking, housing assistance, localized guidance, and mentorship, easing the transition to new cities.
Afuse
A platform helping prospective college students find roommates and friends.
H.A.L.O. Corporation
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.
Inflatiball
An inflatable tennis ball aimed towards casual tennis players.
NC Eclectic Esports
We provide inclusive, in-person, video game events for casual gamers in the Triangle.
StudyBoost
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.
Thirteen Forty Seven Games
Standards-Based, multiplayer, simulations designed for the modern learning space.
Viztron
Viztron is an innovative home security company, leveraging advanced AI to offer non-lethal defense solutions that detect and neutralize threats.
Thanks to our Volunteers!
Entrepalooza is a big event and we couldn’t do it without some help! If you’re interested in joining our volunteer team, sign up to be a volunteer here.
From Previous Entrepaloozas
We sure know how to throw an entrepreneurship festival! Take a look at the previous year’s activities to get a feel of what to expect at Entrepalooza.