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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Get Started with Entrepreneurship

At NC State, there are entrepreneurship programs to engage every interest. We know it can be hard to find a place to start, so we provided a few ways to get plugged into the entrepreneurship community.

Entrepreneurship Academic Offerings

Building an entrepreneurial-mindset at NC State is enhanced through classroom engagement. Students across all academic disciplines have the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship through NC State’s many academic programs that include majors, minors and an undergraduate certificate.

Classes in entrepreneurship
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Find a Space to Work on Your Ideas

At NC State, big ideas have room to grow. From the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage, to our off-campus Entrepreneurship Clinic and the living and learning Albright Entrepreneurship Village, our student entrepreneurs have vital resources to innovate.

Discover our creation spaces

Attend an Entrepreneurship Event

Through a year-round calendar of events, we help student entrepreneurs build relationships with future collaborators, experienced mentors and prospective investors. Find opportunities to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

View our calendar of events
VPC teams on stage

Discover Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

NC State’s co-curricular programs are designed to complement the learning taking place in the classroom. A packed schedule connects students, alumni and industrious community members who share a clear focus on developing the next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers and doers.

Find a program for you
eGarage and Albright Entrepreneurs Village student employees smiling while running the check-in table at the end-of-year barbecue.
eGarage and Albright Entrepreneurs Village student employees run the check-in table at the end-of-year barbecue.

Join our Mentorship Program

Are you an NC State student with a business idea, curious about exploring mentorship at State, or just looking to build a support network for whatever your future career may be? The Mentorship Program is just the place for you!

Learn about the program
mentorship meetup

Compete in an Entrepreneurship Competition

NC State offers a variety of competitions for students looking to throw their ideas into the ring. Whether you’re at the idea stage or seeking to expand a venture that’s further along, these competitions award money to student businesses looking to grow.

Entrepreneurship competitions
Travis McKay of Spir Medical accepts the 1st place award in the "Think" category on stage

Find Ways to Fund Your Ideas

NC State offers various ways for you to raise the funding needed to launch and scale your startup.

See funding options
Mr. Wuf and 3 students holding a large check
eGarage and Albright Entrepreneurs Village student employees run the check-in table at the end-of-year barbecue.