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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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March 11, 2026

From Engineer to Entrepreneur

Sometimes, entrepreneurship finds people in unique and unexpected ways. For Sumedh Beknalkar, a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering, that is exactly how he got…
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March 03, 2026

Building Futures Through 700 Rivers: A Women-Led Mission to Restore Opportunity and Independence

Each year, thousands of freshmen are assigned a required reading for convocation. Few students truly engage with it, treating it as just another obligation. Cathy Gomes, however, did more than…
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February 12, 2026

Saving Lives in the Critical Minutes: How SelSym Biotech is Transforming Trauma Care

As hospitals close and access to trauma care becomes increasingly limited, especially in rural communities, the window to save lives after severe injury continues to narrow. This is where SelSym…

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Andrews Launch Accelerator

Andrews Launch Accelerator is a FREE 12-week summer program offering resources along with an average of $7,500 in equity-free grants for your startup.

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The Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science

KIETS supports a multifaceted set of academic and industry partners that have developed innovative research and educational programs, started new companies, and forged strategic partnerships with an array of external stakeholders to the benefit of tens of thousands of individuals worldwide.

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Poole emphasizes experiential learning, corporate partnerships, international and honors programs, and research opportunities that are designed to enable students to make an immediate impact in the working world.

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The Office of Research Commercialization

ORC cultivates an integrated environment of scientific and entrepreneurial excellence and bridges connections from North Carolina State University’s research community to industry and startups by strategically evaluating, protecting and licensing technology.

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