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Entrepreneurship Programs

Whether you are a prospective student visiting campus, current student with an idea or an alumni looking to support, we have the programs, places and people to bring your idea to life.

NC State’s co-curricular programs are designed to complement the learning taking place in the classroom.

NC State entrepreneurs benefit from a supportive network that includes driven peers, faculty experts, invested alumni and engaged community members.

Through a wide range of programs, clubs and events dedicated to business development and growth, you can make valuable connections and gain access to necessary resources to develop your entrepreneurial mindset and get your startup off the ground.

Some of these programs even offer non-dilutive funding for NC State entrepreneurs.

Andrews Launch Accelerator

The Andrews Launch Accelerator gives NC State founders the opportunity to jumpstart their entrepreneurial journey. Founders are provided with funding, resources and guidance to take their startups to the next level. This program is open to students and recent graduates.

LaunchPad Incubator

This incubator program supports early-stage student startups by furthering their concepts. Participants explore a variety of fundamental practices like customer discovery, business modeling and commercialization strategy.

Photo by Lloyd Pugh.

Mentorship Program

The mentorship program connects students with experienced mentors who can provide support, insights and valuable connections. This pack of professionals is perfect for students looking for guidance in entrepreneurship and their career.

Students and mentors conversing at Pendo Mentorship event

Miller Fellowship

The Miller Fellowship program increases the success rate of promising entrepreneurs by providing a stipend and new ventures support.

5 alumni posing for a picture

Social and Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Social and Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SSIE) program at NC State equips any member of the Wolfpack with the resources and resourcefulness to develop and deliver novel solutions to important problems around the globe.

Students work in the Entrepreneurship Clinic (Garage, E-clinic) on Centennial Campus. Photo by Marc Hall

Wolfpack Investor Network

The Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN) is a group of NC State-affiliated angel investors interested in connecting with and investing in NC State-affiliated early stage companies.