Deenah Hamdan

Jan 29, 2025

Shining a Light on America’s Social Safety Net

It started at NC State University when Ryan O’Donnell discovered the tools, community and inspiration to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges. From founding startups like Pennies 4 Progress to joining… 

Oct 28, 2024

Six Alumni Advancing Their Startups Through Miller Fellowships

NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has announced the latest cohort of Miller Fellows—recent graduates embarking on startup ventures. The program provides crucial support, including a $1,000 monthly stipend, resources, access to… 

Oct 4, 2024

Meet the 2024-2025 Social Innovation Fellows

NC State Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is thrilled to introduce the 2024-2025 Social Innovation Fellows. This year, 20 students from across the university will collaborate in three interdisciplinary teams. As the… 

Aug 13, 2024

A New Wave of Innovation

The blue economy in North Carolina is a dynamic sector integrating economic activities with the preservation of coastal and marine ecosystems. NC State’s Blue Economy Innovation Program (BEIP) exemplifies this integration… 

Jul 30, 2024

VIANI Watch Company Partners with DJ Horne

Following a historic NCAA Final Four and ACC Championship run, NC State star point guard DJ Horne and VIANI Watch Company are proud to introduce the VIANISolar in Raleigh Red. Raleigh… 

Jun 27, 2024

Wilson College of Textiles Sponsors a Team in the Andrews Launch Accelerator Sparking a New Partnership in Innovation

The NC State Acceleration Fund, operated by the Entrepreneurship Clinic and housed in the Poole College of Management, is the product of a $1,000,000 donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews. Through the… 

Jun 24, 2024

Catalyzing Creative Concepts to Solve Commercial Challenges

NC State University research helps turn today’s ideas into tomorrow’s solutions.  That’s core to our land-grant mission. The Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF), a competitive internal seed fund, has proven to be a powerful… 

Jun 10, 2024

NC State’s Blue Economy Innovation Program

Launched in 2020, the Blue Economy Innovation Program (BEIP) is tackling tough problems down east. Housed in the Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative under the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs,… 

Jun 3, 2024

Q&A With Leazar Award Recipient Gabe Huntsman

Gabe Huntsman, a junior majoring in business administration with a concentration in finance and a minor in science communication, is the 2024 recipient of the John and Linda Leazar Award… 

May 23, 2024

Q&A With Engineering Entrepreneur Student Jay Coady

Jay Coady, from Apex, North Carolina, earned his B.S. in computer engineering in May 2024 and will start his M.S. in computer engineering in August. As a senior, he participated…