Entrepreneurship

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. 

Jul 22, 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 co-founder of fashion company Modi. 

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? 

Mar 22, 2024

Boutique Eco Bouldering Gym to Open in Durham Central Park This Fall

NC State alumnus Johnny Davis actively participated in entrepreneurship programming during his time on campus, including the Miller Fellows, and worked as a technical assistant in the Entrepreneurship Garage. Now, he is launching a new sustainable climbing destination in Durham that will help encourage a culture of wellness and companionship among the city’s busy residents. 

Mar 11, 2024

Leaders Named to N.C. PSI Commercialization Council

The new council will inform the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s efforts to deliver to growers across North Carolina by helping provide access to transformational technologies and support tools. Stephen Markham, Goodnight Distinguished University Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the executive director of NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is co-chair of the council. 

Mar 11, 2024

Building Something Big? It’s Time to Apply to the Andrews Launch Accelerator.

The NC State Acceleration Fund is the product of an extraordinary $1 million donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews. Through the fund, NC State allocates equity-free seed capital to startups that complete the Andrews Launch Accelerator. 

Mar 1, 2024

Five Questions With Erin Seekamp and Chris Osburn of the Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative

Goodnight Distinguished Professor and Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative (CRSI) Director Erin Seekamp and Professor and Director of the Blue Economy Innovation Program Chris Osburn discuss CRSI’s background, growth and how the initiative catalyzes transformation in a changing climate.