Entrepreneurship

May 27, 2025

Exciting Entrepreneurship Displayed at VenturePack Challenge

Wolfpack entrepreneurs participated in NC State’s largest entrepreneurship competition on April 14. The challenge’s Daugherty Endowment Track, which is open to officially registered startup companies that have licensed NC State intellectual property in the past three years, is made possible by the Richard L. and Marlene V. Daugherty Centennial Campus Entrepreneurialism Endowment with funding partnership from the Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science and collaboration with the NC State Office of Partnerships and Office of Research Commercialization.

May 20, 2025

2025 Andrews Launch Accelerator Cohort Announced

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic is gearing up to support seven teams this summer through its NC State Acceleration Fund, the product of a $1 million donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews. Through the fund and sponsorships, the clinic allocates equity-free capital to startups that complete the Andrews Launch Accelerator program.

May 20, 2025

Students Dive Into Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Outer Banks

The Albright Entrepreneurs Village traveled to the Outer Banks this spring to explore history, science, entrepreneurship and how they make this coastal economy thrive. The village is made possible through the generous support of NC State alumnus Andy Albright ’86.

Apr 29, 2025

An Entrepreneurial Exploration of Silicon Valley

Every spring, NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship takes a group of students to experience the bustling hub of innovation in Silicon Valley. This year, students toured 10 businesses, often hosted by Wolfpack alumni — some of whom took this same trip when they were students.

Apr 22, 2025

What Comes After Graduation? For Some Entrepreneurs, a Fellowship

Three NC State founders came to the Miller Fellowship with big ideas and left with better ones. As the application deadline for the 12th cohort approaches, they share how the fellowship brought them community and continues to shape their work today.

Apr 1, 2025

Life at the Albright Entrepreneurs Village

The Albright Entrepreneurs Village, located on Centennial Campus, was made possible by the generosity of NC State alumnus Andy Albright. Open to sophomores and above, this dynamic living and learning community offers a unique environment where students can engage with entrepreneurship on and off campus.

Mar 18, 2025

The Albright Entrepreneurship Garage is a Space for Collaboration, Teamwork and More

When students hear “Entrepreneurship Garage,” they usually think of the prototyping space, where they can use 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines and other tools. But the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage, made possible by NC State alumnus and supporter Andy Albright, also offers meeting rooms and a coworking space. We caught up with some students to see what they enjoy using the space for.

Feb 10, 2025

The Next Step to Building Your Business: Apply to the Andrews Launch Accelerator

The Andrews Launch Accelerator helps NC State founders turn their dreams into reality. The NC State Acceleration Fund is the product of a $1 million donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews. Through the fund, the program allocates equity-free seed capital to startups that complete the Andrews Launch Accelerator.

Feb 10, 2025

Shining a Light on America’s Social Safety Net

Ryan O’Donnell’s time at NC State was essential in shaping his career as an entrepreneur. From founding startups like Pennies 4 Progress to joining the Wolfpack Investor Network with EmployUs to launching his newest venture, Sunlight, a company aimed at transforming child welfare systems, the Poole College of Management alumnus has demonstrated how entrepreneurship can drive meaningful change.

Jan 28, 2025

Albright Entrepreneurs Village Students Explore Entrepreneurship Beyond Raleigh

Nine Albright Entrepreneurs Village students went to Charlotte, North Carolina, during fall break to explore entrepreneurship and connect with alumni founders.