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Students Dive into Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Outer Banks

Entrepreneurial thinking expands far beyond Wolf Ridge for the Albright Entrepreneurs Village (AEV). Students traveled to the Outer Banks this spring to learn about the rich history and science that… 

Exciting Entrepreneurship Displayed at VenturePack Challenge

This year’s VenturePack Challenge teams came and conquered the competition. We saw a variety of ventures from medical devices to AI technology to non-profits and more—even a new bike pedal… 
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An Entrepreneurial Exploration of Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is a place bursting with innovation and entrepreneurship. Every spring, NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship takes a group of students to experience this bustling hub of innovation. This year,… 

What Comes After Graduation? For Some Entrepreneurs, a Fellowship

Guidance for growth after graduation For Ritika Shamdasani, the Miller Fellowship arrived at just the right moment. She is an alumna of the 2023 cohort and co-founder of Sani, a… 
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Life at the Albright Entrepreneurs Village

The Albright Entrepreneurs Village (AEV), located on NC State’s Centennial Campus, is a dynamic living and learning community designed for student entrepreneurs. Open to sophomores and above, AEV offers a unique… 
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The Albright Entrepreneurship Garage is a Space for Collaboration, Teamwork and More

When students hear “Entrepreneurship Garage,” they usually think of the prototyping space, where they can use 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines and other tools. But, the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage… 
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TEC Graduates Reflect on How the Program Helped in Their Corporate Careers

It sounds strange at first, but not all students who learn how to turn an idea into a business model at NC State start their own business afterward to immediately apply… 
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Remembering and Honoring Marshall Brain

Marshall Brain was a professor, director of the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program, entrepreneur and friend. Brain began his teaching career in NC State’s Computer Science Department, teaching from 1986 to 1992. His… 
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A Successful Game Jam Hosted with Schools Across the Triangle

The first Triangle Game Jam, co-hosted by NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Duke Game Design, Development and Innovation and UNC Chapel Hill Computer Science, was a major success. Ahmed Ali, director… 
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Student Entrepreneurs Showcase Innovation at Wolf Den Competition

Wolf Den is a Shark Tank-inspired pitch competition that gives students the opportunity to pitch their business concepts to live judges from a variety of industries. The 2024 Wolf Den… 
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Selah Innovations Reflects on Impact of Andrews Launch Accelerator

The idea of creating a bedpan and a bidet combination came to Sebastian Heredia, who has been working as a nurse for six years, at the beginning of the COVID-19… 
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With a Little More Kindness

New food truck helps Maggie Kane ’13 extend her mission of bringing good food and community to people, regardless of their means. 

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