Entrepreneurship

Nov 4, 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 mentors, the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage, and opportunities to attend workshops and networking events. 

Oct 28, 2024

Startups Pitch Plans at Andrews Launch Accelerator Demo Day

Trainees from NC State’s Entrepreneurship Clinic, housed in the Poole College of Management, had a chance to pitch their startups to a crowd of students, investors and innovators recently during the 2024 Andrews Launch Accelerator Demo Day. Alumnus Chip Andrews and his wife, Lyn, started the accelerator program with a $1 million donation to the university in 2019. 

Oct 7, 2024

Day of Giving: One Day, Year-Round Impact

It’s been six months since NC State Day of Giving 2024. Learn more about how we came together for 24 hours to make a difference all year long. 

Aug 1, 2024

Surety Systems Accelerates Philanthropy-Driven Entrepreneurship at NC State

A new partnership between the NC State Andrews Launch Accelerator and tech consulting group Surety Systems will support two early-stage companies’ participation in the accelerator. 

Aug 1, 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 million donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews. The fund allocates equity-free seed capital to support startups from students across NC State who complete the Andrews Launch Accelerator — including Catalina del Risco, a textile technology alum and cofounder of fashion company Modi. 

Jul 22, 2024

Catalyzing Creative Concepts to Solve Commercial Challenges

The Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF) has selected six additional research projects to support this coming year. Chancellor Randy Woodson established the CIF in 2010 to help more NC State research bridge the gap between public and private funding — and ultimately turn into technology that both benefits consumers and addresses pressing problems. 

Jun 3, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Andrews Launch Accelerator Companies

The NC State Acceleration Fund, operated by the Entrepreneurship Clinic, is the product of a $1 million donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews. The purpose of the Accelerator is to give NC State founders the opportunity to jumpstart their entrepreneurial journey. 

Jun 3, 2024

Six Alumni Awarded Miller Fellowships to Focus on Their Startups

NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship recently announced the newest cohort of Miller Fellows — young entrepreneurs who have launched startups as students. The fellowship program supports newly graduated entrepreneurs who wish to pursue their venture full time after graduation with a monthly stipend and resources including continued use of the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage. 

May 13, 2024

Turning Obstacles Into Superpowers

A childhood spent aiming for the stars and four years as part of the Wolfpack are launching scholarship recipient Shaun Deardorff into a future filled with sky-high possibilities. 

Apr 30, 2024

No Fear

Samantha Steffanus is about to graduate from NC State with two degrees and five years of incredible experiences under her belt. What keeps her reaching for such great heights?