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Eli Hornstein in science lab in front of a computer.

Feb 7, 2024

Starting Strong

The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s Startup Program provides expertise and resources to help emerging companies bring problem-solving agricultural technologies and services to the marketplace. 

Sam, Dario and Josh stand with an earlier prototype. also shown is a new handheld device

Feb 5, 2024

VenturePack Challenge: Founder Update from CN-Seamless

At last year’s VenturePack Challenge, CN-Seamless took home the biggest cash prize in the non-Daugherty track. CN-Seamless created a device for precise field steel fabrication and is dedicated to transforming… 

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Jan 18, 2024

Building something big? It’s time to apply to the Andrews Launch Accelerator.

Are you a student or recent NC State alumni (within 5 years) founder working on a venture that could use support? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The Andrews… 

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

Jan 9, 2024

Now Accepting Applications for VenturePack Startup Challenge

What is the VenturePack Challenge? Originating in 2009, the VenturePack Challenge, formerly known as eGames, is an NC State student competition created for the purpose of providing guidance, resources, mentorship and… 

aircraft carrier

Jan 3, 2024

Ship Repair Startup Forging Its Way to Market

A software startup company co-founded by a graduate of NC State’s College of Education is seeking to streamline ship repair for the U.S. Navy. 

A student demonstrating a project

Dec 20, 2023

Award-Winning Product Innovation Lab MBA Course Pushes Innovation Forward

Recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the most innovative business courses in the country, the Product Innovation Lab brings together multidisciplinary teams of management (MBA) and engineering graduate students to research market needs and develop cutting-edge solutions. 

Dec 19, 2023

Student Entrepreneur Learns by Doing

Junior Jack Rothacker, a double major in Spanish and business administration, launched a nonprofit to raise money to build a new classroom and provide educational resources for a school in El Salvador and, in turn, help students stay in school. 

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Dec 12, 2023

Podcast: Extraordinary Entrepreneurship With Andy Albright

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Andy Albright, an NC State alumnus, donor and board member, to discuss why he supports his alma mater and what kind of difference he’s making. 

Nov 14, 2023

Q&A with Miller Fellow Edward Durham

A group of NC State alumni established the Miller Fellowship in honor of their professor, Tom Miller, to support entrepreneurial-minded students and help bridge the gap directly following graduation when students… 

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Nov 3, 2023

Wondering How To Make An Impact As An Entrepreneur? Just Get Started.

Bringing an Education to Life Tyler Maloney came to NC State as a Park Scholar and graduated in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering. His friend, Amkesh…