Entrepreneurship

Jul 11, 2023

WIN Backs SonoVascular Ahead of Clinical Trials

Research Triangle Park medical company SonoVascular is one step closer to improving treatment for those with venous thromboembolism after securing capital and resources from the Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN). WIN brings together the NC State entrepreneurial community, NC State alumni and innovative private companies to empower the businesses that drive our future. 

Jun 27, 2023

Six NC State Alumni Accept Miller Fellowships to Focus on their Startups

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

Jun 6, 2023

Podcast: Taking the Founders’ Pledge With Charles Gaddy

On the Season 2 finale of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by NC State alumnus, supporter and entrepreneur Charles Gaddy to discuss his recent Founders’ Pledge, a new way donors can help Wolfpack entrepreneurs-in-training Think and Do. Gaddy also discusses his unusual college experience and career path, which eventually led him to sell a company he cofounded and, thus, greatly expand his philanthropic efforts. 

May 30, 2023

Philanthropy Helps Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s 2023 Silicon Valley Experiential-Learning Trip

Every year, NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship takes a select group of entrepreneurial-minded students to Silicon Valley to meet with visionary entrepreneurs, leading executives and successful NC State alumni. Furthered by private support, the Silicon Valley trip is an eye-opening experiential-learning opportunity that inspires students to launch new ventures and build their professional networks. 

May 23, 2023

Major Gift Expands Support for Commercially Focused NC State Research

An entrepreneur’s generosity to the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund is increasing its impact and inspiring others to contribute to its success. 

May 23, 2023

Announcing the 2023-24 Social Innovation Fellows

NC State Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is happy to announce the students who will comprise the 2023-24 cohort of Social Innovation Fellows. 

May 16, 2023

Andrews Launch Accelerator 2023 Cohort Announced

The NC State Acceleration Fund, operated by the Entrepreneurship Clinic, is the product of a $1 million donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews. Meet the latest group of Wolfpack founders who will receive equity-free seed capital for their startups through this extraordinary fund. 

Apr 25, 2023

Sarah Salahat Unlocks Potential as Entrepreneurship Ambassador

An interest in product design drew Sarah Salahat, a junior technology, engineering and design education major, to the Entrepreneurship Ambassadors program. Many of the areas the organization works to promote, like eGames and the Andrews Launch Accelerator, are supported by donors. 

Apr 18, 2023

NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship Celebrates the Completion of Its First Founders’ Pledge

Charles Gaddy ’93 has fulfilled his commitment to help Wolfpack start-up creators fuel their entrepreneurial dreams by enabling them to take part in new and exciting experiential-learning opportunities. 

Apr 18, 2023

Brewing a Greater Good: NC State, 321 Coffee Launch Co-branded Coffee

Alumni Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans are bringing 321 Coffee back to NC State in a big way. Get the details on the co-branded coffee, Greater Good.