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Apr 24, 2026

Exciting Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship at VenturePack Challenge

VenturePack Challenge (VPC) 2026 was an exciting display of innovation, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary ideas. On April 7, 2026, eighteen teams competed for a grand total of $128,000 at NC State’s…
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Apr 3, 2026

Triangle Game Jam 2026: Three Campuses, Innovation Across the Triangle

Triangle Game Jam brought together some of the brightest creative minds from NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University once again. Over one weekend, students collaborated across campuses to design,…
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Jan 23, 2026

Purpose within the Pitch: Megan Aljian and Forest Found

Curly blonde hair, a humble demeanor and eyes that show a determination not to compete for the world — but to change it for the better. Megan Aljian did not…
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Jan 14, 2026

KANU Signal Cup Champions: Juleysi Rosario’s Path to First Place

After a grueling 13-hour drive and a setback at another pitch competition, Juleysi Rosario and her sisters refused to let disappointment define them. The KANU Signal Cup became their chance…
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Nov 20, 2025

Shark Tank Vibes, Wolf Sized Stakes

Watch the recap of the 2025 Wolf Den Competition. Meet the teams and learn about their future plans. Meet the Teams We would also like to give a special thank…
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Nov 10, 2025

Wolf Den 2025 Teams Announced

It is time for NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s annual Shark Tank-inspired competition, Wolf Den. At this event, five student teams will pitch their business ideas to a panel of…

Apr 24, 2025

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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Mar 6, 2025

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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Jan 31, 2025

Make-A-Thon Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Success

This year Innovation and Entrepreneurship celebrated the 10th anniversary of NC State’s sustainability competition, Make-A-Thon. The Albright Entrepreneurship Garage partnered with NC State’s Department of Sustainability and the University Libraries…