Faculty/Staff

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…

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…

The Wolfpack community enjoyed a laser show at the Belltower during Packapalooza festivities on August 26, 2023. Photo by Becky Kirkland

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,…

Mar 14, 2024

Local Entrepreneurial Design Elementary School Students Take Field Trip to Centennial Campus

What Does an Innovative Field Trip Look Like? The parents waiting in the co-working space of the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage seem a little unsure about…

Mar 4, 2024

Your Guide to the 2024 VenturePack Challenge

Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of excitement at NC State’s VenturePack Challenge. This is NC State’s largest student startup competition of the year and awards startup packages to student…

Female engineer and male production manager standing in modern industrial factory, talking about production.

Feb 22, 2024

Applications Open for Seed Grants in Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Research

Innovation and Entrepreneurship is actively seeking proposals for a diverse range of activities aimed at fostering collaborative research endeavors. Each year, small grants (~$2,500) are awarded to encourage and facilitate…

Feb 8, 2024

Leaders Named to N.C. PSI Commercialization Council

A commercialization advisory council is helping take the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative to the next level when it comes to achieving the initiative’s vision of creating a healthier, sustainable…

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.

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…