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Lehigh University
Official StartUp Lehigh Valley page. 8th annual regional pitch competition hosted by Lehigh. $20,000 grand prize. Live event at Musikfest Cafe on Aug 4, 2026.
Linked programs: StartUp Lehigh Valley
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State University of New York
The RF SUNY technology-to-market page identifies a coordinated portfolio of central programs: S4, TAF, SUNY Venture Advisors, Startup Grant Works, Startup Design Studio, Startup Pitch Lab, and CxO. The current S4 page adds a detailed 2026 curriculum, participation metrics, offic…
Linked programs: SUNY Startup Summer School · SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund
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Fordham University
Official program page for Summer at the Foundry, a 7-week no-equity summer accelerator at Fordham Foundry. Program runs June 1 - July 17, 2026 for early-stage Fordham founders. Features workshops (Wednesdays), mentorship, coaching, founder connections (Fridays). No equity taken.…
Linked programs: Summer at the Foundry
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University of Notre Dame
1842 Fund page — faith-driven venture fund.
Linked programs: 1842 Fund
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University of Notre Dame
ESTEEM Graduate Program homepage — 11-month MS in Entrepreneurship.
Linked programs: ESTEEM Graduate Program
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University of Notre Dame
IDEA Center homepage — central hub for Notre Dame entrepreneurship and innovation.
Linked programs: IDEA Center · McCloskey New Venture Competition
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University of Notre Dame
IrishAngels angel network page.
Linked programs: IrishAngels
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University of Notre Dame
McCloskey New Venture Competition page — Forbes-recognized pitch competition.
Linked programs: McCloskey New Venture Competition
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University of Notre Dame
Pit Road Fund page — $22M seed fund at Notre Dame.
Linked programs: Pit Road Fund
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University of Notre Dame
Race to Revenue summer accelerator program page.
Linked programs: Race to Revenue
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
News article on $10M gift from Niles Noblitt and wife Nancy to establish the Noblitt Entrepreneurship Program (NEP). Announced at Sawmill Society Weekend 2025.
Linked programs: Sawmill Society
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Engineering Management faculty page + information on Branam Innovation Center (BIC) and Kremer Innovation Center (KIC) makerspaces.
Linked programs: Branam and Kremer Innovation Centers
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman entrepreneurship programs page. Details ESCALATE, RISE, Delta Rho Sigma, Startup Weekend, Engineerathon, and Entrepreneurial Studies Minor.
Linked programs: ESCALATE · Sawmill Society
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
TechPoint article on Innovation Grove topping-out ceremony, February 2026. $102M district, first phase Rose-Hulman Ventures building (35K sq ft), completion December 2026.
Linked programs: Innovation Grove · Rose-Hulman Ventures
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Ventures about page — engineering consulting firm, 20+ year track record, 35K sq ft facility, COO Brian Dougherty.
Linked programs: Rose-Hulman Ventures
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Sawmill Society main page. Describes mentor network, angel network, ventureship, and related programs (ESCALATE, RISE, Minor).
Linked programs: Sawmill Society · Rose Angels
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman news article on Sawmill Society Weekend 2026 (April 24-26). Details ventureship and angel investment pitches.
Linked programs: Sawmill Society · Rose Angels
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University of Cincinnati
# 1819 Innovation Hub State-of-the-art 180,000+ sq ft innovation center opened 2020. Center of Cincinnati Innovation District. Houses Venture Lab, 12K sq ft Makerspace, corporate partners (P&G, Microsoft), startups, coworking, esports lab.
Linked programs: 1819 Innovation Hub
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Case Western Reserve University
# 2026 Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition Winners Annual pitch comp, 13th year. Record 70+ applications, 15 finalists, $45K+ prizes. 3 tracks. Winners: Cocoa Potash ($13K), Lineage ($4K), Blazecue/DOT/Izma Technologies ($3K each).
Linked programs: Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
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Loyola University Chicago
Annual sustainable business pitch competition for Loyola students, hosted by the Baumhart Center and School of Environmental Sustainability. Ran for three years (2022–2024) with $45,000 in total prize money. Described as concluded on the Baumhart Center website.
Linked programs: Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge
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Purdue University
The Ag-Celerator is a $2 million proof-of-concept fund focused on commercializing Purdue agricultural technologies. It provides grants and investments to Purdue-affiliated agtech and life sciences startups, operating as part of the Purdue Ventures fund suite under Purdue Innovat…
Linked programs: Ag-Celerator
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University of Chicago
Alchemist Chicago is a foundational tech launchpad powered by Alchemist's global network and the UChicago ecosystem, while Duality is the nation's first quantum-focused accelerator program. Both are open to global startups without requiring UChicago affiliation.
Linked programs: Alchemist Chicago / Duality
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Loyola University Chicago
Social enterprise hub housed in the Quinlan School of Business, established through an anonymous $5 million gift. Named after Loyola's longest-serving President Raymond Baumhart. Directed by Karen Weigert.
Linked programs: Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise & Responsibility
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University of Cincinnati
# Bearcat Ventures Student-led venture capital initiative. $1M+ evergreen fund. $25K SAFE investments in UC-affiliated and Midwest startups. Founded 2021. Three pillars: Investment Fund, Venture Research Studio, VCIC team. Portfolio: Tembo, Band Connect, Gimbal Space, Sense Neur…
Linked programs: Bearcat Ventures
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Ohio State University
# Buckeye engineers excel in technology commercialization Article Feb 15, 2026. Six startups FY24-25 from Engineering. BiFormyx, ForgeNest spinouts. FY25 metrics: 183 disclosures, 90 provisional/112 non-provisional patents, 37 issued. Dean Howard and Chief Innovation Officer Tay…
Linked programs: Innovation and Commercialization / OSIF
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Purdue University
The Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship is the academic home for entrepreneurship education at Purdue, housed within the College of Engineering. It offers undergraduate and graduate certificates in entrepreneurship and innovation, courses, and co-curricular programming…
Linked programs: Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship
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Case Western Reserve University
# Case Technology Validation and Startup Fund (CTP) Ohio Third Frontier funded. Only Ohio institution with 8 consecutive $500K/year awards. $50K-$150K per project. 2 cycles/year. $12M+ follow-on funding. Program Director: Walid Jalabi.
Linked programs: Case Technology Validation and Startup Fund (CTP)
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Case Western Reserve University
# CDL-Cleveland launches at CWRU Creative Destruction Lab Healthcare Delivery stream launched June 2026. Partnership with UH and Weatherhead School. 9-month program. First CDL Site anchored to a health system. Focus on clinical validation and healthcare innovation adoption.
Linked programs: CDL-Cleveland
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Loyola University Chicago
Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship launched in 2020 at the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health. Founding Director Michael Bloom, PhD. Serves as a central hub for health entrepreneurship education, I-Corps@NCATS training, and the annual Health Equ…
Linked programs: Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Purdue University
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is an academic credential offered through the Burton D. Morgan Center. It is available at both undergraduate and graduate levels, requiring a set of core courses and experiential electives open to students from any Purdue colleg…
Linked programs: Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Indiana University
# Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge
Linked programs: Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge
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University of Chicago
The College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) is the undergraduate track of the Polsky Center's nationally-ranked NVC program, supporting UChicago College students (and UIUC students through a formal partnership) interested in launching startups.
Linked programs: College New Venture Challenge
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Cozad New Venture Challenge official program pages. Details on the 26th annual competition including record $700K+ in prizes, first $100K grand prize, 350+ teams, and 900+ students (2026).
Linked programs: Cozad New Venture Challenge
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Case Western Reserve University
# CWRU Alumni Venture Fund Student-led venture fund investing in CWRU alumni/student/faculty startups. $2-5M target, $25-50K checks, 19 portfolio companies, $475K total investments, 25 under review. Student Fellows lead due diligence. Alumni advisors support evaluation.
Linked programs: CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
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Case Western Reserve University
# CWRU LaunchNET Free, confidential startup support program since 2012. Serves CWRU, Cleveland Institute of Art, and Cleveland Institute of Music. 500+ students/alumni helped. Merged with Veale Institute July 2023. Provides IP, business planning, market definition, fundraising,…
Linked programs: CWRU LaunchNET
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University of Chicago
The Edward L. Kaplan NVC, launched in 1996, is a year-long business launch program recognized as the #1 university accelerator in the nation. It is the flagship track of the Polsky Center's New Venture Challenge program for Chicago Booth graduate students.
Linked programs: Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge
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Purdue University
The Elevate Purdue Foundry Fund is a venture capital fund that provides equity investment to high-growth Purdue-affiliated startups. It is part of the Purdue Ventures fund suite and focuses on companies emerging from Purdue research that have significant commercial traction and…
Linked programs: Elevate Purdue Foundry Fund
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
EnterpriseWorks incubator official website and related news articles. Covers incubator services, metrics, $3M state grant for EnterpriseWorks 2.0, and SBA Growth Accelerator Fund win.
Linked programs: EnterpriseWorks Incubator · Research Park at UIUC
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Northwestern University
Farley Center official website. McCormick School of Engineering entrepreneurship center.
Linked programs: Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Purdue University
Firestarter is a 7-week cohort-based program for early-stage Purdue-affiliated startups, designed to validate business models and prepare founders for the accelerator or direct investment. It is a pipeline program feeding into the broader Purdue Innovates ecosystem.
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Miami University
# Fisher Innovation College@Elm 39,000 sq ft innovation center and incubator opened 2023. $17.55M public-private partnership. Houses RedHawk Launch Accelerator, RedHawk Ventures, 1809 Capital, SBDC, makerspace. VP ASPIRE: Randi Thomas. Targets 3 startups/year.
Linked programs: Fisher Innovation College@Elm
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University of Chicago
The George Shultz Innovation Fund is a multi-million dollar evergreen seed fund providing up to $250K in investment funding for early-stage tech ventures from UChicago, Argonne, Fermilab, and the Marine Biological Laboratory.
Linked programs: George Shultz Innovation Fund
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University of Chicago
The Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC) is the global track of the NVC, supporting Chicago Booth Executive MBA students across campuses in Chicago, Hong Kong, and London. Now in its 19th year (2026).
Linked programs: Global New Venture Challenge
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge official page. Multi-university tech startup pitch competition hosted in Chicago with $200K+ prize pool.
Linked programs: Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge
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University of Chicago
Harper Court Ventures Fund I is a $25 million early-stage deep tech fund launched in May 2025, independently managed by MFV Partners (led by Karthee Madasamy, MBA '06) with a formal exclusive cooperation agreement with the University of Chicago.
Linked programs: Harper Court Ventures
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Loyola University Chicago
Quinlan School of Business startup incubator serving students, staff, and faculty. Directed by Associate Professor Ugur Uygur. Offers free membership with mentorship, workshops, legal services via Business Law Clinic, and marketing consultation with MBA students.
Linked programs: Ignite Lab
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Illinois Ventures official website, portfolio page, and third-party profiles. One of the largest and longest-running university-based VC firms.
Linked programs: Illinois Ventures
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Ohio State University
# Innovation and Commercialization — Ohio State Ohio State's tech transfer office within ERIK. Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Taylor. OSIF (est. 2012) manages IP, licensing, startup creation. FY25 Engineering: 183 disclosures, 90 provisional/112 non-provisional patents, 37 paten…
Linked programs: Innovation and Commercialization / OSIF
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Indiana University
# IU Innovates
Linked programs: IU Innovates · Von Lee Entrepreneurship Center
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Indiana University
# IU Innovation & Commercialization Office
Linked programs: IU Innovation & Commercialization Office · IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB)
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Indiana University
# IU Ventures
Linked programs: IU Ventures
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
iVenture Accelerator official website and Gies Business news. Details on the educational accelerator program, funding, eligibility, and impact metrics.
Linked programs: iVenture Accelerator · Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship
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University of Chicago
The John Edwardson Social New Venture Challenge is the social impact track of the NVC, run in partnership with the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation. Open to for-profit and nonprofit ventures with a social mission at their core.
Linked programs: John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge
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Miami University
# John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship Central hub for entrepreneurship at Miami. #1 public undergrad entrepreneurship program (Princeton Review, 17 yrs). Houses RedHawk Ventures, RedHawk Launch Accelerator, pitch competitions, VCIC program, Center for Social Entreprene…
Linked programs: John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship
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Indiana University
# Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Linked programs: Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation · Spine Sweat Experience
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Northwestern University
Jumpstart Pre-Accelerator official page. 10-week summer program at The Garage.
Linked programs: Jumpstart Pre-Accelerator
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Ohio State University
# Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship The Tim & Kathleen Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship is Ohio State's central hub for student entrepreneurship. 1,200+ students/year, 130+ volunteers, 15 colleges. Senior Director Cheryl Turnbull. Manages accelerator continuum: LaunchpadOSU,…
Linked programs: Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship · LaunchpadOSU
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Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management entrepreneurship programs. World-class MBA entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Linked programs: Kellogg School of Management Entrepreneurship
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship official website (formerly Technology Entrepreneur Center). $20M+ endowment from Richard and Gayle Landuyt. Houses Cozad NVC, ILEE dual-degree, certificates, and TE 598 deep tech accelerator.
Linked programs: Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship · Cozad New Venture Challenge
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Loyola University Chicago
Annual health innovation summit and pitch competition co-hosted by Loyola's Parkinson School (CHIE) and MATTER, a Chicago healthcare incubator. Launched in 2022. Offers up to $35,000 in prizes for startups addressing health equity.
Linked programs: Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest
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Loyola University Chicago
Student-run business enterprise program founded in 2011. Employs undergraduate students to fully operate on-campus businesses. Generates $4M+ in revenue across multiple ventures. Operates under Loyola's Division of Student Development.
Linked programs: Loyola Led Enterprises
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Loyola University Chicago
Comprehensive research report on Loyola University Chicago's entrepreneurship ecosystem. Assessment: Tier 3 (Developing). Ecosystem is Quinlan School of Business-centered with additional hubs in Parkinson School (health entrepreneurship) and School of Environmental Sustainabilit…
Linked programs: Ignite Lab · New Venture Pitch Competition
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University of Chicago
Learning to Fly (LTF) Ventures is a student-run venture capital fund founded in 2017 that provides $500-$3,000 in non-equity, grant-style pre-seed funding to UChicago student startups with zero equity taken.
Linked programs: LTF Ventures
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Miami University
# Miami University Tech Transfer Shared services IP agreement with University of Dayton. $400K Ohio Third Frontier TVSF grant (2018). MU-AFRL Tech Commercialization Accelerator. Notable spinout: PsyBio Therapeutics (psilocybin biosynthesis).
Linked programs: Miami University Technology Transfer
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Purdue University
The Purdue New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a pitch competition offering up to $50,000 in non-dilutive funding for Purdue-affiliated startups. It is a flagship program under Purdue Innovates and is typically held annually with multiple tracks.
Linked programs: Purdue New Venture Challenge
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Loyola University Chicago
Annual elevator pitch competition hosted by the Quinlan School of Business for all Loyola students. First held in 2022. Offers $6,000 in total cash prizes across two rounds of pitching.
Linked programs: New Venture Pitch Competition
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Northwestern University
NUseeds official page. Northwestern's $4M pre-seed/seed fund for student startups.
Linked programs: NUseeds Fund
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Ohio State University
# Ohio State establishes AI-enabled center for therapeutic discovery and development News article June 30, 2026. New Buckeye BioLaunch initiative for AI-driven therapeutic discovery and commercialization. Partnership between Wexner Medical Center, OSUCCC-James, Colleges of Medic…
Linked programs: Buckeye BioLaunch
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Ohio State University
# Ohio State students win $40,000 to fund startup businesses Article Sept 23, 2025. BOSS Space Ventures and Student-Athlete tracks. $40K total prizes. Winners: Innr Wellness ($10K), PathoTrace ($10K), SpaceReg Navigator ($5K), LunaWear ($5K).
Linked programs: BOSS: Best of Student Startups
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University of Chicago
The Polsky Build and Launch Summer Accelerators are intensive 10-week programs providing student and recent alumni founders with funding, mentorship, and workspace to develop and scale their ventures over the summer.
Linked programs: Polsky Build and Launch Accelerators
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University of Chicago
The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is the University of Chicago's central hub for venture creation, startup acceleration, technology commercialization, and community entrepreneurship. A 60-person team managing the full spectrum of innovation from lab to market.
Linked programs: Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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University of Chicago
The Polsky Center I-Corps program is an NSF-funded, 8-week experiential curriculum that trains scientists, researchers, and students to assess the commercial potential of their STEM research through customer discovery.
Linked programs: Polsky I-Corps
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University of Chicago
The Polsky Center serves as the official technology transfer office for the University of Chicago, managing patent protection, licensing, industry partnerships, and new venture formation from faculty research.
Linked programs: Polsky Technology Commercialization
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University of Chicago
The Polsky Exchange is a 34,000 sq ft startup incubator and coworking facility across two buildings on Hyde Park's 53rd Street corridor, providing workspace, mentorship, programming, and a fabrication lab to UChicago affiliates and community entrepreneurs.
Linked programs: Polsky Exchange
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University of Chicago
The Polsky Founders' Fund Fellowship (PF3) provides up to $24,000 in SAFE-based funding to graduating UChicago students (undergraduate and graduate) who commit to working full-time on their startups after graduation.
Linked programs: Polsky Founders' Fund Fellowship
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Ohio State University
# President's Buckeye Accelerator Flagship student accelerator. Six ventures awarded $50K each. Year-long program with Boost Camp pre-accelerator. Cohort 5 selected April 2026. Program includes funding, skill building, mentorship, structured process, community, and exposure.
Linked programs: President's Buckeye Accelerator
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Purdue University
The Purdue Accelerator is a 3-month intensive program for Purdue-affiliated startups to accelerate their path to market and investment. It provides mentorship, curriculum, networking, and access to the Purdue Ventures fund suite, with cohorts selected on a competitive basis.
Linked programs: Purdue Innovates Accelerator
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Purdue University
The Purdue Incubator provides co-working space, lab space, mentorship, and business support services for early-stage Purdue-affiliated startups. It is one of the key programs under the Purdue Innovates umbrella, offering a structured pathway from idea to company formation.
Linked programs: Purdue Innovates Incubator
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Purdue University
Purdue Innovates is the central hub for entrepreneurship and innovation at Purdue University, launched in 2023. It unifies technology commercialization, startup incubation, corporate partnerships, and venture funding under a single umbrella organization. The site details the ful…
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Purdue University
The Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) manages the university's intellectual property portfolio, including patenting, licensing, and industry partnerships. It operates under Purdue Innovates and has consistently ranked among the top US university tech transfer o…
Linked programs: Office of Technology Commercialization
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Purdue University
Purdue Ventures is a suite of investment funds that deploy capital into Purdue-affiliated startups across multiple stages and sectors. Funds include the Purdue Foundry Fund, Ag-Celerator, and other thematic vehicles providing both equity and non-dilutive investment.
Linked programs: Purdue Ventures
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Northwestern University
Querrey InQbation Lab official website. Research-driven startup incubator.
Linked programs: Querrey InQbation Lab · Innovation and New Ventures (INVO)
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Miami University
# RedHawk Launch Accelerator Seed-stage startup accelerator for Miami student-led startups. Up to $2,500 operating capital. 1-on-1 mentorship. Culminates in RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition Demo Day. Open to students and alumni.
Linked programs: RedHawk Launch Accelerator
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Miami University
# RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition $25K prize pool, bi-annual (fall/spring). Demo Day format pitching to angels, VCs, accelerators. $12M+ raised by participants. 550+ students, 120+ startups over 4 years. 2025 winner: ModMobility ($5K).
Linked programs: RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition
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Miami University
# RedHawk Ventures Student-led venture capital fund. One of nation's first undergraduate student-led VC funds. Founded pre-1997. Invests up to $25K in pre-seed/seed Miami-affiliated startups. Student analysts conduct due diligence. 6-week New Member Education program.
Linked programs: RedHawk Ventures
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Case Western Reserve University
# Sears think[box] 7-story, 50,000 sq ft innovation center - largest open-access makerspace at any US university. Floor 7: Cray Center for Venture Creation housing Veale Institute, LaunchNET, Experts-in-Residence, incubator space. Open to all at no cost.
Linked programs: Sears think[box]
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Indiana University
# Shoemaker Innovation Center
Linked programs: Shoemaker Innovation Center · Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge
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Ohio State University
# Six student ventures earn $50,000 each in 2026 President's Buckeye Accelerator News article from April 30, 2026. Six startups awarded $50K each. 12 finalist teams pitched. Selected from 50+ in Boost Camp. Winners: Coachable, Colectic, PathoTrace, Side Coach Sports, SimVive, Vi…
Linked programs: President's Buckeye Accelerator
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Indiana University
# Spine Sweat Experience
Linked programs: Spine Sweat Experience
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Loyola University Chicago
Technology transfer function managed by the Office of Research Services. Uses a Technology Transfer Committee (TTC) to review inventions and TreMonti Consulting for marketing technologies to potential licensees. Patent policy governs revenue sharing between inventors, schools, a…
Linked programs: Technology Transfer
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Case Western Reserve University
# Technology Transfer Office — CWRU Within Office of Research and Technology Management. Executive Director: Michael Haag. 50+ startups since 2001, $200M+ follow-on funding, 270+ industry partners. Manages CTP program. Notable spinouts: Symphony Robotics, Convelo Therapeutics, C…
Linked programs: Technology Transfer Office
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Ohio State University
# Techstars Columbus Powered by Ohio State Techstars accelerator powered by Ohio State. AI, Quantum, Deep Tech focus. $120K investment. Three cohorts/year (March, June, September 2026). Healthcare, energy, space, manufacturing, defense sectors.
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Miami University
# Techstars Startup Weekend Miami 48-hour weekend event, fall semester. Sponsored by Techstars. Only US university integrating Startup Weekend into core curriculum. Students pitch, form teams, develop prototype/demo by Sunday.
Linked programs: Techstars Startup Weekend Miami
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Purdue University
The Anvil is a student-led entrepreneurship and innovation organization under the Purdue Innovates umbrella. It serves as a community and launchpad for student founders, offering workshops, mentorship, networking events, and access to the broader Purdue startup ecosystem.
Linked programs: Anvil
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Northwestern University
The Garage official website. Central student startup hub at Northwestern since 2015.
Linked programs: The Garage at Northwestern · Jumpstart Pre-Accelerator
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Case Western Reserve University
# THINK, DO, THRIVE Grant Program Three-tier non-dilutive grants: THINK (exploring), DO (prototype/MVP), Morgan Startup (revenue-generating). Open to students, alumni (7 yrs), faculty. Sponsored by Burton D. Morgan Foundation. Annual application window Jan-Feb.
Linked programs: THINK, DO, THRIVE Grant Program
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University of Cincinnati
# UC Center for Entrepreneurship Central hub for entrepreneurship at UC. Founded 1997. Top-15 ranked by Princeton Review/Entrepreneur Magazine. GCEC First Place Award. Houses Venture Lab, Bearcat Ventures, pitch competitions, Launch UC. Executive Director: Kate Harmon.
Linked programs: UC Center for Entrepreneurship
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University of Cincinnati
# UC Elevator Pitch Competition Annual fall competition. 60-second prop-less pitch. $5K prize pool. Led by Kate Harmon. 2025 winners: VHSMO ($2,500), Nila ($1,000), Serechikitty K-POP ($1,000), Cryocore ($500).
Linked programs: UC Elevator Pitch Competition
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University of Cincinnati
# UC Ground Floor Makerspace 12,000 sq ft makerspace in 1819 Innovation Hub. Largest in Greater Cincinnati. Free for UC students/faculty/staff. 3D printers, CNC, prototyping tools. Expert technicians. Monthly memberships for community.
Linked programs: UC Ground Floor Makerspace
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University of Cincinnati
# UC IQ E-Pitch Competition Innovation Quest Elevator Pitch Competition. $10,000+ in awards. 4 tracks. Nearly 70 judges. Open to all enrolled UC students. Ideas not developed before Jan 2021.
Linked programs: UC IQ E-Pitch Competition
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University of Cincinnati
# UC New Venture Championship Annual spring pitch competition for all UC students. $20-25K prize pool. One-page executive summary submission. Held at 1819 Innovation Hub. Open to all colleges and levels.
Linked programs: UC New Venture Championship
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University of Cincinnati
# UC Startup Weekend Annual 3-day startup weekend. $5,000 prize pool. 120+ students. Mentors from Main Street Ventures, Queen City Angels, Refinery Ventures. Held at 1819 Innovation Hub. 2025 winners: Send Noods ($2,500), Virasense ($1,500), Kea Tech ($500).
Linked programs: UC Startup Weekend
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University of Cincinnati
# UC Tech Transfer Office UC's TTO within Office of Innovation. VP: Geoffrey Pinski. Top 100 US patent producer. 50+ startups launched. $200M+ follow-on funding. Manages TVSF grants. Notable spinouts: Sense Neuro Diagnostics ($17M), Meteora3D ($500K+).
Linked programs: UC Technology Transfer Office
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University of Cincinnati
# UC Venture Lab UC's primary startup accelerator within 1819 Innovation Hub. Includes Digital Pre-Accelerator, Venture Lab Accelerator (8 weeks, 3x/yr), Venture Lab NEXT (10-week student, $10K per team). $5M+ distributed since 2018. 339 ventures graduated. 85 advisors/EIRs. Ohi…
Linked programs: UC Venture Lab
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University of Chicago
The UChicago Science Incubator is a ~22,000 sq ft wet lab and office incubator located in Hyde Park Labs (300,000+ sq ft), operated by the Polsky Center in partnership with Portal Innovations, opened in Q2 2025.
Linked programs: UChicago Science Incubator
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University of Chicago
The UChicago Startup Investment Program designates $25 million from the university's endowment to co-invest alongside established venture capital firms in Series A rounds of startups led by UChicago faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
Linked programs: UChicago Startup Investment Program
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Entrepreneurship at Illinois resources page. Comprehensive directory of all ecosystem programs, including I-Corps, FAST Center, IP-Linc, Illinois Proof of Concept, AxisMED, student organizations, and more.
Linked programs: Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship · Illinois I-Corps
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BuildIllinois and
Linked programs: Zero2One VC · BuildIllinois
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Case Western Reserve University
# Veale Entrepreneurship Lab Structured 10-week summer accelerator (June–August) for early-stage venture teams, run by the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship. MVP required. Teams need at least two actively engaged members with one in a C-suite role, currently enrolled or recen…
Linked programs: Veale Entrepreneurship Lab
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Case Western Reserve University
# Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship CWRU's central entrepreneurship hub. Housed in Sears think[box]. $20M Veale Foundation endowment. Executive Director: Michael Goldberg. $105K in non-dilutive grants/yr. 450+ student startups helped. 375+ alumni startups in network. Manages…
Linked programs: Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship
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Case Western Reserve University
# Veale Snyder Fellowship Program Year-long experiential fellowship for rising sophomores and juniors. Credit-bearing coursework + real-world experiences. Silicon Valley trek. Spring entrepreneurship experience. Closes applications Feb 23.
Linked programs: Veale Snyder Fellowship
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Miami University
# Venture Capital Immersion Program / VCIC 8-week VC course at Union Hall in Cincinnati OTR. Launched 2017. Students conduct due diligence on real startups. Top performers compete in VCIC. Miami: Global Top 3 in 4 of 7 years, regionals wins 7 straight years.
Linked programs: Venture Capital Immersion Program
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Northwestern University
VentureCat 2026 results and official pages. Northwestern's annual student startup competition.
Linked programs: VentureCat
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Baylor University
Official page for the 1846 Business Incubator — early-stage student venture program providing office space, faculty/mentor support, and entrepreneurship education modules at the Foster Campus.
Linked programs: 1846 Business Incubator · John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise
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University of Central Florida
News article on 2026 Joust New Venture Championship results.
Linked programs: UCF Joust New Venture Championship
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University of Miami
UM offers BBA and BSBA in Entrepreneurship plus minors for business and non-business students through Miami Herbert Business School.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Academic Programs
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Texas A&M University
Mays Business School news on the 19th annual Aggie 100, honoring the 100 fastest-growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses worldwide.
Linked programs: Aggie 100 Awards
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Texas A&M University
Official McFerrin Center page for Aggie PITCH, the university-wide pitch competition awarding the McFerrin Cup and cash prizes to Aggie-led startups.
Linked programs: Aggie PITCH
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College of Charleston
URL: https://today.charleston.edu/2025/12/11/ai-innovation-challenge-showcases-students-entrepreneurial-creativity Captured: 2026-07-01 College Today news article covering the Fall 2025 AI Innovation Challenge, organized by the Founders Club and Center for Entrepreneurship. 70 t…
Linked programs: AI Innovation Challenge
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Texas Tech University
Official Alderson & Griffin Center page and 2022 relaunch news. Rawls College hub for family business entrepreneurship with endowment from Alderson and Griffin families; hosts Rawls Marketplace student vendor events.
Linked programs: Alderson & Griffin Center for Family Business & Entrepreneurship
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Clemson University
Official page for the Arthur M. Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, housed within the Brook T. Smith Launchpad at Clemson University.
Linked programs: Arthur M. Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
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University of Texas at Austin
Official Austin Technology Incubator (ATI) homepage and about pages documenting the longest active US technology incubator, founded 1989 as a unit of Discovery to Impact.
Linked programs: Austin Technology Incubator
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Baylor University
Official Baylor Angel Network page and Dec 2024 news on ACA top-five ranking. Alumni angel investor network with student analyst deal screening model.
Linked programs: Baylor Angel Network · Baylor New Venture Competition
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Baylor University
Official commercialization and Lab to Market pages describing Baylor's technology transfer process, BRIC facility, invention disclosure workflow, and startup formation support.
Linked programs: Baylor Lab to Market Collaborative · Product Launch Program
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Baylor University
Official page and 2026 guidebook for the Baylor New Venture Competition — global business plan and elevator pitch competition with $200K+ prize pool and $50,000 grand prize.
Linked programs: Baylor New Venture Competition · John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise
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University of Houston
Ion District event page and Rice News coverage of 12th annual Bayou Startup Showcase joint demo day for RED Labs and OwlSpark.
Linked programs: Bayou Startup Showcase · RED Labs Summer Accelerator
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Florida International University
Business Innovation and Growth (BIG) Accelerator supports local small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Linked programs: BIG Accelerator
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Florida International University
Blackstone LaunchPad at FIU, part of the Pino Center and a global network of 46 universities. Supported by Blackstone Charitable Foundation.
Linked programs: Blackstone LaunchPad at FIU · UCF Blackstone LaunchPad
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Texas A&M University
Mays Business School news on Blackstone LaunchPad grand opening at Koldus Building Suite 105, supported by $3M Blackstone Charitable Foundation grant (2016).
Linked programs: Blackstone LaunchPad
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Clemson University
Official page for the Brook T. Smith Launchpad, Clemson University's 9,000 sq ft entrepreneurship hub housed in the President's Office in downtown Clemson.
Linked programs: Brook T. Smith Launchpad
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University of Miami
UM's alumni angel investment network connecting UM-affiliated startups with UM-affiliated investors. Students serve as deal analysts.
Linked programs: Cane Angel Network
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University of Central Florida
UCF news article on Capacitech Energy, founded by UCF alum Joe Sleppy, making Forbes 30 Under 30 Energy & Green Tech list (2026).
Linked programs: UCF Business Incubation Program
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Southern Methodist University
Official homepage for the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at SMU Cox — one of the nation's oldest entrepreneurship centers (53+ years).
Linked programs: Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship · Dallas 100
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Clemson University
URL: https://www.clemson.edu/science/students/catalyst/ Captured: 2026-07-01 (re-audited) College of Science Catalyst Competition — two-semester entrepreneurship challenge for science/technology student ventures. **2026 finals:** March 12, 2026 at Brook T. Smith Launchpad (**pas…
Linked programs: Catalyst Competition
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Clemson University
Official program page for the CECAS Spark Challenge, a two-semester engineering innovation program and pitch competition at Clemson University.
Linked programs: Spark Challenge
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College of Charleston
URL: https://charleston.edu/school-business/centers-initiatives/center-entrepreneurship/student-experience.php Captured: 2026-07-01 The Student Experience page details all extracurricular entrepreneurship opportunities including the Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community (E-…
Linked programs: Palmetto Pitch Competition · Founders Club
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Furman University
First-of-its-kind among national liberal arts colleges. 10-week fellowship in angel investing/venture capital, fully funded by VentureSouth. Up to 25 students per cohort. Top 2 fellows get paid Analyst internships at VentureSouth. VentureSouth: 550+ investors, $80M+ invested in…
Linked programs: Clemens Angel Analyst Fellowship
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Clemson University
Official page for the Clemson Powers Business Pitch Competition, an annual spring pitch competition organized by the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business.
Linked programs: Clemson Powers Business Pitch Competition
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Clemson University
URL: https://news.clemson.edu/applications-now-open-for-clemson-stride-2026-seed-translational-research-project-strp-grant Captured: 2026-07-01 (re-audited) Clemson STRIDE (NSF ART-funded) Seed Translational Research Project grants for **Clemson faculty only**. **2026 STRP Cohor…
Linked programs: Clemson STRIDE/STRP
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Clemson University
Official homepage for the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF), Clemson's technology transfer office.
Linked programs: Clemson University Research Foundation
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College of Charleston
URL: https://charleston.edu/school-business/centers-initiatives/center-entrepreneurship/index.php Captured: 2026-07-01 The Center for Entrepreneurship homepage at the College of Charleston School of Business, serving as the central hub for entrepreneurship activity. Covers the c…
Linked programs: Center for Entrepreneurship
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University of Texas at Dallas
Official CometX six-week summer accelerator page with HBS Foundry AI partnership, curriculum, and pitch week finale.
Linked programs: CometX Summer Accelerator
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University of South Florida
Multiple pitch competitions hosted by the Nault Center including RAIN Startup Plan Competition, USF Business Plan Championship, Daveler Entrepreneurship Program, Startup Team Challenge, Business Model Competition, St. Pete Sustainability Pitch, and Techstars Startup Weekend.
Linked programs: Pitch Competitions and Daveler Program
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University of Miami
Converge Miami is UM's 180,000 sq ft innovation district building housing startups, established companies, Converge Labs, and UM programs. Partnership with Wexford Science and Technology.
Linked programs: Converge Miami
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Southern Methodist University
Official SMU Cox page describing the Cox Innovation Triad — three entrepreneurship institutes (Caruth, Hart, Spears) forming the school's entrepreneurship ecosystem framework.
Linked programs: Cox Innovation Triad · Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
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Texas Christian University
URL: https://neeley.tcu.edu/centers-institutes/institute-for-entrepreneurship-innovation/create-program.php Captured: 2026-07-01 CREATE is TCU's year-long cross-campus accelerator powered by the Shaddock Seed Fund. Open to all students and majors. Up to $50,000 in funding at fin…
Linked programs: CREATE Accelerator · Shaddock Seed Fund
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Clemson University
CURF startup resources page detailing how the foundation supports faculty, students, and entrepreneurs forming companies around university IP.
Linked programs: Clemson University Research Foundation
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Southern Methodist University
Official Dallas 100™ program page and 2025 press release data for SMU Cox's annual ranking of fastest-growing privately held DFW companies.
Linked programs: Dallas 100 · Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
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University of Texas at Austin
Official Discovery to Impact pages documenting UT Austin's research commercialization organization, UT Seed Fund, and licensing operations.
Linked programs: Discovery to Impact
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University of Texas at Dallas
Official Draper Pitch Competition page (formerly Big Idea Competition) documenting $350K prize pool, three tracks, and 2026 winners.
Linked programs: Draper Pitch Competition
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Texas Christian University
URL: https://neeley.tcu.edu/research-faculty/academic-departments/entrepreneurship-innovation.php Captured: 2026-07-01 TCU Neeley Entrepreneurship & Innovation Department offers BBA, minor, and graduate certificate. USASBE Model Program Award — Large Institution (2025). Princeto…
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship and Innovation BBA
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Texas A&M University
Official McFerrin Center page for the Reynolds & Reynolds Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV), a free three-phase program for post-9/11 veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities
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Texas Christian University
URL: https://what2do.tcu.edu/event-organization/entrepreneurship-club-at-tcu/ Captured: 2026-07-01 The Entrepreneurship Club at TCU is open to all majors, fostering interest in entrepreneurship through speaker events, networking, company visits, and leadership opportunities. Com…
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Club
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Rice University
Official Lilie page for the interdisciplinary entrepreneurship minor — 18 credit hours jointly offered by Rice Business and Engineering.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Minor
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University of South Florida
Foundation BRAG provides up to $25,000 grants for early-stage startups based on licensed USF technologies. Since 2016: $650K to 26 companies, $7.5M+ follow-on.
Linked programs: Foundation BRAG (Bull Ring Accelerator Grant)
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College of Charleston
URL: https://cougarconnect.cofc.edu/organization/foundersclub Captured: 2026-07-01 The Founders Club is a student organization for entrepreneurship at the College of Charleston, offering networking, coaching, and resources. Co-organized the AI Innovation Challenge in Fall 2025.
Linked programs: Founders Club
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University of Central Florida
UCF news article on FSBDC at UCF being named 2026 National SBDC of the Year by the SBA.
Linked programs: FSBDC at UCF
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Florida State University
News article on the 3rd annual FSU Discovery Challenge ($85K total prizes).
Linked programs: FSU Discovery Challenge
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Florida State University
Official page for FSU's Innovation Hub, the interdisciplinary makerspace and innovation center.
Linked programs: Innovation Hub
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Florida State University
Official page for FSU's Office of Commercialization, managing tech transfer, licensing, and startup formation.
Linked programs: Office of Commercialization
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Florida State University
News coverage of Student Innovators' Shark Tank ($1K grand prize, Larry Harper/Chapter winner), Innovation Grid Gala Pitch Competition (April 2026), and Ideathon ($100 prizes).
Linked programs: Student Entrepreneurship Competitions
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Furman University
The Furman Innovation Lab is a physical hub at the Crescent Innovation District (25 Goldsmith St, Greenville). Brings together the Center for Innovative Leadership, Furman Institutes, and Graduate Studies. Offers professional certificates, graduate programs, and corporate traini…
Linked programs: Furman Innovation Lab
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Furman University
URL: https://www.furman.edu/innovation-entrepreneurship/innovation-entrepreneurship/furmans-next-big-idea/ Captured: 2026-07-01 (re-audited against live page) Biannual 6-hour ideation competition at Furman Innovation Lab (25 Goldsmith St). **Spring 2026:** February 20, 2026, 2–8…
Linked programs: Furman's Next Big Idea
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Furman University
FutureX is a venture residency program for post-accelerator founders based at Flywheel Coworking in the Crescent Innovation District. Collaboration between Furman Innovation Lab and Flywheel Foundation. Program lead is Furman's Hill Institute. Partners: Center for Innovative Lea…
Linked programs: FutureX Venture Residency
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University of Texas at Austin
Official Genesis Startup Fund website documenting UT Austin's student-alumni venture capital experiential learning platform with non-dilutive grants to student founders.
Linked programs: Genesis Startup Fund
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College of Charleston
URL: https://charleston.edu/school-business/centers-initiatives/center-entrepreneurship/index.php Captured: 2026-07-01 Details about the Great Entrepreneur Speaker Series, hosted weekly by the Center for Entrepreneurship. Every Thursday, entrepreneurs and business leaders speak…
Linked programs: Great Entrepreneur Speaker Series
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Furman University
URL: https://www.furman.edu/innovation-entrepreneurship/innovation-entrepreneurship/gvl-starts/ Captured: 2026-07-01 (re-audited against live page) GVL Starts is a recurring 9-week community accelerator for first-time founders in Greenville ($499, need-based scholarships). **Fal…
Linked programs: GVL Starts
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Southern Methodist University
Official page for HI-TIE, a 2019 co-venture between SMU Cox and Lyle School of Engineering funded by Linda and Mitch Hart.
Linked programs: Hart Institute for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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University of Texas at Austin
Official McCombs entrepreneurship hub page for the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center (HKEC), UT Austin's central entrepreneurship education and founder support center serving all colleges.
Linked programs: Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center
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University of South Florida
HUSTLE (Helping University Students Tackle Leadership and Entrepreneurship) is USF's student incubator and accelerator program with a real-world investor pitch opportunity.
Linked programs: HUSTLE Program
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Florida International University
FIU participates in NSF I-Corps programs through StartUP FIU since 2016.
Linked programs: I-Corps at FIU
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University of Miami
UM participates in NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub through I-Corps@NCATS (Suhrud Rajguru contact). Additional resources include UM Startup Practicum (free legal help from Law School), uStart Entrepreneurship Club (student org founded 2018), Orange Umbrella (student-run ad agency), and…
Linked programs: I-Corps@NCATS · uStart Entrepreneurship Club
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University of South Florida
NSF I-Corps site at USF since 2016, one of the earliest in the US and the largest in Florida. Selected for NSF Southeast Hub in 2024 ($1.6M).
Linked programs: I-Corps@USF
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University of Texas at Austin
Official IC² Institute homepage and history pages documenting the think-and-do tank founded by George Kozmetsky in 1977 and its role in building Austin's innovation economy.
Linked programs: IC² Institute
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Florida State University
News article on the launch of IGNITE Tallahassee, FSU's 40K sq ft deep-tech incubator.
Linked programs: IGNITE Tallahassee Incubator
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Texas Tech University
Official iLaunch pitch competition page. Business Model Canvas-based "Shark Tank" competition with $10,000 / $5,000 / $2,500 prizes; open to public.
Linked programs: iLaunch Competition · Innovation Hub at Research Park
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College of Charleston
URL: https://charleston.edu/school-business/centers-initiatives/center-entrepreneurship/impactx.php Captured: 2026-07-01 Impact X is the New Venture Modeling course aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students form sustainability-focused startups, pitch at semesterly…
Linked programs: Impact X
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Florida State University
Official page and news coverage for FSU's flagship InNOLEvation Challenge student pitch competition.
Linked programs: InNOLEvation Challenge New Venture Competition
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Florida State University
News article on JMC's new InNOLEvation Marketplace online platform for student-run businesses.
Linked programs: InNOLEvation Marketplace
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Furman University
One-week residential entrepreneurship program for high school students (sophomores, juniors). Cost $5,250 per session. Covers MVP development, market research, business pitching. Includes film studio commercial production. Final pitch to industry experts.
Linked programs: Innovation Academy
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Texas Tech University
Official Innovation Hub at Research Park homepage. Texas Tech's 44,000 sq ft central entrepreneurship facility with $99.2M cumulative startup capital raised, 149,200+ event participants since 2017, and 15+ entrepreneurial programs.
Linked programs: Innovation Hub at Research Park · Texas Tech Accelerator
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Texas Christian University
URL: https://neeley.tcu.edu/centers-institutes/institute-for-entrepreneurship-innovation/index.php Captured: 2026-07-01 The Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is TCU Neeley's central entrepreneurship hub, connecting CREATE Accelerator, Values and Ventures, Horned Frog…
Linked programs: Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation · CREATE Accelerator
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University of Texas at Dallas
IIE about page describing mission, interdisciplinary programs, and ecosystem role for students, faculty, and alumni founders.
Linked programs: Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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University of Texas at Dallas
Official IIE homepage documenting UT Dallas entrepreneurial institute role supporting students, researchers, and alumni founders since 2006.
Linked programs: Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Texas Tech University
Official iTTU (Innovate Texas Tech) Mentors program page. Cornerstone mentorship using MIT Venture Mentoring Service methodology with 42,000+ cumulative mentor hours.
Linked programs: iTTU Mentors · Innovation Hub at Research Park
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Florida International University
Ivy Factory is a new pilot accelerator program launched in 2026 at the Pino Center, combining a digital platform with structured mentorship.
Linked programs: Ivy Factory Accelerator
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Florida State University
Official homepage for FSU's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, the nation's first standalone College of Entrepreneurship at a public university.
Linked programs: Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
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Florida State University
Official page for the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, providing no-cost small business education statewide.
Linked programs: Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
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Florida State University
News article and supplementary data on JMC rankings and academic programs.
Linked programs: Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
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Baylor University
Official homepage for the John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise — one of the nation's earliest university entrepreneurship centers (1977), National Model Entrepreneurship Program, and NASDAQ Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
Linked programs: John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise · Baylor New Venture Competition
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University of Texas at Austin
Official LaunchPad homepage documenting UT Austin's undergraduate entrepreneurship hub, Blackstone LaunchPad network membership, Innovation Grants, and SEAL program operation.
Linked programs: LaunchPad
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Rice University
Official Lilie homepage — central hub for experiential learning, co-curricular entrepreneurship, courses, equity-free funding, and co-working space at Rice University since 2015.
Linked programs: Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie)
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University of Texas at Austin
Official Longhorn Startup Lab program page describing the spring for-credit accelerator course taught by Joshua Baer with Capital Factory integration and Demo Day finale.
Linked programs: Longhorn Startup Lab
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Texas A&M University
Mays Business School news on the MBA Venture Challenge, an annual competition pairing Full-Time MBA students with startup ventures for consulting and strategic analysis.
Linked programs: MBA Venture Challenge
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Texas A&M University
Official homepage for the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship, Texas A&M's central hub for entrepreneurship programming serving 3,000+ students through 30+ programs annually.
Linked programs: McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship
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Rice University
Official Lilie page for the H. Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge — Rice's flagship student venture competition with $100,000+ equity-free prizes.
Linked programs: Napier Rice Launch Challenge
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University of South Florida
Official homepage for USF's Nault Center for Entrepreneurship, the central entrepreneurship hub founded 2002 in Muma College of Business.
Linked programs: Nault Center for Entrepreneurship
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Clemson University
Official website for NextGEN, a Greenville-based organization supporting high-growth entrepreneurs in the Upstate of South Carolina and partnering with Clemson University.
Linked programs: NextGEN Greenville
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Texas Tech University
Official Office of Research Commercialization homepage. TTU System tech transfer office for invention disclosure, patents, and licensing.
Linked programs: Office of Research Commercialization
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University of Texas at Dallas
Official OTC innovation page documenting tech transfer mission, invention disclosure process, and industry licensing partnerships.
Linked programs: Office of Technology Commercialization
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University of Miami
UM's Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) founded 1989, dedicated to assessing, protecting, and commercializing UM-owned innovations. Part of U Innovation umbrella.
Linked programs: Office of Technology Transfer
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Baylor University
Official OSO Launch site — selective semester-based accelerator for Baylor students operating registered businesses with verifiable traction.
Linked programs: OSO Launch · John F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise
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Rice University
Official Rice Alliance OwlSpark page — 12-week summer accelerator with tech and small business tracks, 104 ventures and 229 founders since 2013.
Linked programs: OwlSpark · RED Labs Partnership
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Florida International University
Official homepage for the Eugenio Pino and Family Global Entrepreneurship Center, FIU's central entrepreneurship hub founded in 2003.
Linked programs: Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center
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Florida International University
Spring 2026 news article covering FIU's major pitch competitions.
Linked programs: Pitch Competitions at FIU
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Baylor University
Official Product Launch Program page under Office of Innovation & Economic Development — two-day bootcamp, mentor matchmaking, Community Connect License, and 10-week summer incubation pathway.
Linked programs: Product Launch Program · Baylor Lab to Market Collaborative
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Rice University
Official Rice Alliance OwlSpark page documenting the joint UH RED Labs partnership and Bayou Startup Showcase at The Ion Houston.
Linked programs: RED Labs Partnership · OwlSpark
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University of Houston
Official RED Labs accelerator page with Class 14 schedule, $5,000 stipend, eligibility, and Bayou Startup Showcase culmination.
Linked programs: RED Labs Summer Accelerator · Bayou Startup Showcase
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Texas Tech University
Official Red Raider Idea Competition page. One-minute video pitch ideation competition with $2,000 / $1,000 / $500 prizes and public voting for top 50 finalists.
Linked programs: Red Raider Idea Competition · Innovation Hub at Research Park
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Rice University
Official Rice Alliance about page — nationally recognized entrepreneurship initiative since 2000 for tech commercialization, startup launch, and Houston ecosystem connectivity.
Linked programs: Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship · OwlSpark
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Rice University
Official Lilie page for the Rice Innovation Fellows program — fellowship for Ph.D. students and postdocs to commercialize lab research into ventures.
Linked programs: Rice Innovation Fellows Program
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Furman University
URL: https://www.furman.edu/innovation-entrepreneurship/innovation-entrepreneurship/paladin-pitch-competition Captured: 2026-07-01 The Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition (est. 2019) showcases four student finalists pitching live for the $10,000 Johnny Flynn Award. Includes 5+ week…
Linked programs: Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
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University of Miami
University of Miami College of Engineering's annual EPIC (Engineering Pitch and Innovation Challenge) pitch competition and Rothberg Catalyzer Fund, sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg.
Linked programs: Rothberg Catalyzer Fund / EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition
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University of Texas at Austin
Official SEAL program page documenting UT Austin's nine-week selective summer capstone accelerator with Decision Day finale, operated by LaunchPad in partnership with ATI.
Linked programs: SEAL Accelerator
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Florida International University
SEED (Social Entrepreneurship Empowerment Development) Program and other global immersion programs run by the Pino Center.
Linked programs: SEED Program and Global Immersions
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Florida State University
News article on 9th annual Seminole 100 ranking of fastest-growing alumni-owned businesses.
Linked programs: Seminole 100 & 7 Under 30
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Texas Christian University
URL: https://www.neeley.tcu.edu/News/SuccessStories/CREATE-story2024 Captured: 2026-07-01 The Shaddock Seed Fund, established by Bill Shaddock (Shaddock Development Company), powers CREATE with non-dilutive grant funding up to $50K annually and funds Shaddock Marketplace campus…
Linked programs: Shaddock Seed Fund · CREATE Accelerator
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University of Central Florida
UCF news article on Soarce, a UCF alumni-founded startup, making Forbes 30 Under 30 Manufacturing & Industry list (2026).
Linked programs: UCF UpStarts Student Venture Accelerator · UCF Business Incubation Program
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Southern Methodist University
Official homepage for the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, launched spring 2022 at SMU Cox.
Linked programs: Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership · Spears LAUNCH Accelerator
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Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Stories article on Startup Aggieland's reimagined three-phase model (Explore/Pursue/Launch), Startup Runway pre-accelerator, and Business Incubator.
Linked programs: Startup Aggieland
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Florida International University
StartUP FIU is FIU's university-wide innovation initiative for faculty and researchers moving research to market.
Linked programs: StartUP FIU
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Rice University
Official Lilie page for Summer Venture Studio — Rice's 12-week equity-free summer accelerator for student founders with $15,000 per team.
Linked programs: Summer Venture Studio
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Florida International University
FIU's Technology Management and Commercialization (TMC) office handles tech transfer including patents, licensing, and corporate spin-outs.
Linked programs: Technology Management and Commercialization
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Texas A&M University
Official McFerrin Center page for the Texas A&M Ideas Challenge (formerly Raymond Ideas Challenge), a spring semester idea pitch competition with tiered cash prizes.
Linked programs: Texas A&M Ideas Challenge
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Texas Tech University
Official Texas Tech Accelerator program page and 2026 FAQ. Year-long accelerator offering up to $40,000 seed funding, Hub workspace, monthly workshops, and iTTU mentor access.
Linked programs: Texas Tech Accelerator · Innovation Hub at Research Park
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University of Texas at Austin
Official Brumley Institute / Texas Venture Labs page documenting the zero-cost, zero-equity graduate consulting accelerator matching Texas startups with UT graduate student teams.
Linked programs: Texas Venture Labs Accelerator
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University of Texas at Austin
Official Brumley Institute documentation of the Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition (TVLIC) and annual Venture Expo for UT System graduate student pitch competition.
Linked programs: Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition
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Furman University
The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is the central entrepreneurship hub at Furman University. A nationally awarded institute that develops innovative and entrepreneurially minded leaders through experiential learning programs, pitch competitions, new venture a…
Linked programs: The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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University of Miami
The Launch Pad is UM's central entrepreneurship hub, founded 2008. Serves all UM affiliates with free 1-on-1 consulting, mentorship, workshops, co-working space, and events. 6,035+ total clients, 3,404+ meetings, 3,438+ ventures.
Linked programs: The Launch Pad
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University of South Florida
Hafer THRIVE (Targeted Help for Rising Innovators and Venture Expansion) Pre-Seed Award Program at the Nault Center. Provides up to $10K per venture.
Linked programs: THRIVE Pre-Seed Award Program
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University of Miami
U Innovation is UM's umbrella commercialization and innovation network combining OTT, Coulter Center, The Launch Pad, Cane Angel Network, and Converge Miami.
Linked programs: U Innovation
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University of Central Florida
Official academic programs page for UCF's entrepreneurship curriculum offerings through CEL.
Linked programs: UCF Entrepreneurship Major (BSBA) · UCF Entrepreneurship Minor
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University of Central Florida
Official page for UCF's Blackstone LaunchPad, providing free entrepreneurship coaching and mentoring to all students.
Linked programs: UCF Blackstone LaunchPad
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University of Central Florida
Official overview of the UCF Business Incubation Program (UCFBIP).
Linked programs: UCF Business Incubation Program
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University of Central Florida
Official homepage for UCF's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL), the central hub for student entrepreneurship at the College of Business.
Linked programs: UCF Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
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University of Central Florida
Orlando Business Journal article on UCF's planned innovation district and research campus expansion (June 2025).
Linked programs: UCF Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
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University of Central Florida
StartupTree and events listing for the full Joust Entrepreneurship Challenge year-long series.
Linked programs: UCF Ideas Tournament · UCF Innovation Tournament
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University of Central Florida
Official page for the LaunchPad Ideas Competition, an early-stage ideation competition.
Linked programs: UCF LaunchPad Ideas Competition
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University of Central Florida
Official page for UCF's NSF I-Corps Site, Florida's first I-Corps Site.
Linked programs: UCF NSF I-Corps Site
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University of Central Florida
Official page for UCF's Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), managing IP protection, licensing, and commercialization.
Linked programs: UCF Office of Technology Transfer
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University of Central Florida
Official page for UpStarts Student Venture Accelerator, the highest level of student startup support at UCF.
Linked programs: UCF UpStarts Student Venture Accelerator
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University of Central Florida
UCF news article on $6M NSF Accelerating Research Translation (ART) grant awarded 2024 to create UCF Venture Lab and UCF Innovate umbrella.
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University of Central Florida
News article on strategic partnership between UCF Business Incubation Program and Andromeda Ventures (April 30, 2026).
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University of Florida
Official page for the Big Idea Gator Business Plan Competition at the EIC.
Linked programs: UF Big Idea Business Plan Competition
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University of Florida
Official page for the Warrington College of Business Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center (EIC), UF's central hub for student entrepreneurship.
Linked programs: UF Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center
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University of Florida
Official page for the Gator Hatchery student business incubator and accelerator, operated by the EIC at Warrington.
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University of Florida
Official page for GatorNest consulting program and Jeff Gold Experiential Learning Lab.
Linked programs: UF GatorNest Consulting Program
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University of Florida
Official application page for GatorPitch, UF Innovate's annual startup pitch competition in Miami.
Linked programs: UF GatorPitch Competition
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University of Florida
Official page for the Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative at Warrington's EIC.
Linked programs: UF Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative
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University of Florida
Official page for UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub, a mixed-use business incubator in the Gainesville Innovation District.
Linked programs: UF Innovate Accelerate at The Hub
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University of Florida
Official page for UF Innovate | Pathways, supporting early-stage academic innovators.
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University of Florida
Official page for UF Innovate | Ventures, the $2M annual venture fund for UF-affiliated startups.
Linked programs: UF Innovate Ventures Fund
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University of Florida
Official page for the Luby Microgrant Pitch Competition, funded by the Joan & Chester Luby Charitable Trust.
Linked programs: UF Luby Microgrant Pitch Competition
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University of Florida
Official page for the Thomas S. Johnson Master of Science in Entrepreneurship at Warrington.
Linked programs: UF MS in Entrepreneurship
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University of Florida
Official page for UF Innovate | Accelerate at Sid Martin Biotech, the pioneering biotech incubator in Alachua, FL.
Linked programs: UF Sid Martin Biotech Incubator
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University of Florida
Official page for the Innovation Academy's Startup Springs student business incubator.
Linked programs: UF Startup Springs Incubator
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University of Florida
Official page for UF Innovate | Tech Licensing, UF's tech transfer office founded 1985.
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University of Florida
Official page for Warrington Ventures, UF's student-managed VC organization.
Linked programs: UF Warrington Ventures
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University of Houston
Official UH Innovation homepage documenting full lifecycle support, OTTI commercialization, and Innov8 Hub programs.
Linked programs: Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation · Innov8 Hub
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University of Houston
Official Technology Bridge leasing and innovation park page documenting 70-acre campus, incubator labs, and startup support services.
Linked programs: UH Technology Bridge · Innov8 Hub
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University of South Carolina
URL: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/moore/research_and_centers/centers/faber_entrepreneurship_center/proving_ground.php Captured: 2026-07-01 (re-audited against live page) The USC Proving Ground is an annual pitch competition hosted by the Faber Entrepreneurship Center. A…
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University of South Florida
USF CONNECT is the innovation enterprise arm in USF Research Park, housing the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI), Student Innovation Incubator (SII), and Evolve Accelerator.
Linked programs: Student Innovation Incubator · Tampa Bay Technology Incubator and Evolve Accelerator
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University of South Florida
USF Technology Transfer office handles patents, licensing, and startup formation for university inventions.
Linked programs: Technology Transfer
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University of South Florida
Pilot program within USF Technology Transfer that identifies high-potential inventions and provides structured company formation pathway.
Linked programs: USF Ventures Launch Program
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University of Miami
USTAAR is UM's flagship student accelerator founded 2024 with Alvarez family donation. Two-phase model: Phase I up to $10K non-dilutive, Phase II up to $100K equity investment. $2M+ total awarded to 14+ startups.
Linked programs: USTAAR — University Student Startup Accelerator
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University of Miami
News coverage of USTAAR's third annual pitch competition awarding $500K to 5 winning teams. 90+ applicants, 11 finalists representing 9 of 11 schools.
Linked programs: USTAAR — University Student Startup Accelerator
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University of Texas at Dallas
Official Seed Fund and ENTP 4398/6377 venture analyst course page documenting student-driven due diligence and startup investments.
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Texas Christian University
URL: https://neeley.tcu.edu/centers-institutes/institute-for-entrepreneurship-innovation/values-ventures/index.php Captured: 2026-07-01 Values and Ventures® is TCU's global undergraduate social entrepreneurship competition. $100K+ annual cash prizes. Since 2011: 194 semifinalist…
Linked programs: Values and Ventures Competition
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University of Texas at Dallas
Official VDC incubator page describing office/lab facilities, selection criteria, and IIE partnership for student, faculty, and alumni startups.
Linked programs: Venture Development Center
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University of Houston
Official UH news release announcing $5M Wayne Duddlesten Foundation gift establishing campus-wide Free Enterprise Institute (launched 2024).
Linked programs: Wayne B. Duddlesten Free Enterprise Institute · Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship
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University of Houston
Official WCE Pitch Competition page with Idea/Prototype/Scale tracks and $10,000 total Fall 2025 awards.
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University of Houston
Official Wolff Center homepage documenting Princeton Review #1 undergraduate entrepreneurship ranking (seven consecutive years), 4,639+ students served, and program portfolio.
Linked programs: Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship · Wayne B. Duddlesten Free Enterprise Institute
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Augusta University
URL: https://www.augusta.edu/academic-entrepreneurship/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Official homepage for Augusta University's Academic Entrepreneurship unit, the central hub for entrepreneurship. Located at the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center. Director Lynsey Steinberg. Fou…
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Augusta University
URL: https://accelerateaugusta.org/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Official site for Accelerate Augusta, a community accelerator/incubator launched Q1 2025 at 600 Broad Street, Augusta. Powered by SRP Federal Credit Union.
Linked programs: Accelerate Augusta
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Georgia Institute of Technology
ATDC — state of Georgia's technology startup incubator, founded 1980 by Georgia General Assembly. Longest-running university-affiliated incubator in US. Impact: $3B+ raised, $12B+ revenue generated, 248 graduates (through 2025), 4 unicorns, 90% operating 5 years post-graduation.…
Linked programs: Advanced Technology Development Center
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Georgia State University
URL: https://eni.gsu.edu/academic-programs/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Undergraduate BBA in Entrepreneurship with experiential learning focus. 20+ events/semester, incubation course (ENI 4201) with coaching and seed funding, makerspaces, living learning community.
Linked programs: BBA in Entrepreneurship
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Kennesaw State University
URL: https://www.kennesaw.edu/fintech/future-of-payments-pitch-competition.php Captured: 2026-06-28 Official page for the Brown Capital Advisors Fintech Pitch Competition at KSU. Sponsored by Brown Capital Advisors.
Linked programs: Brown Capital Advisors Fintech Pitch Competition
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University of Georgia
URL: https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/build-test-accelerator/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The Build/Test Accelerator is a 4-week summer program guiding students through building and testing their minimum viable product (MVP) with real customers. It awards a $2,500 prize and i…
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Georgia State University
URL: https://research.gsu.edu/georgia-state-technology-transfer/collabtech-incubator/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Downtown Atlanta's only biotech incubator. Lab/office space for biotech entrepreneurs. Shared equipment, access to GSU core research facilities. Tenants include ChemBind, P…
Linked programs: CollabTech Incubator
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University of Georgia
URL: https://create.uga.edu/about/ Captured: 2026-06-28 CREATE Labs is UGA's prototyping and maker facility with locations at the Delta Innovation Hub and I-STEM Building. Provides students, faculty, and staff with access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, electronics…
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Georgia Institute of Technology
CREATE-X homepage and program pages. GT's premier entrepreneurship initiative for students. Three tracks: LEARN (Startup Lab course), MAKE (Idea to Prototype), LAUNCH (Startup Launch accelerator). By the numbers: 38 majors, 34,000+ students, 770+ startups, $4.5B+ valuation. Star…
Linked programs: CREATE-X Startup Launch · CREATE-X Idea to Prototype
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Emory University
URL: https://goizueta.emory.edu/faculty/entrepreneurship-innovation/programs/angels Captured: 2026-06-28 Student-supported angel investment syndicate focused on Emory-affiliated startups. Students assist with sourcing research and due diligence.
Linked programs: Dooley's Angels
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Emory University
URL: https://goizueta.emory.edu/events/summit Captured: 2026-06-28 10th annual summit in 2026. $25,000 Pitch the Summit competition. 2026 winners: The Elephant Room (graduate), Asoma (undergraduate). 150+ attendees.
Linked programs: Emory Entrepreneurship Summit & Pitch Competition
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Emory University
URL: https://ott.emory.edu/ Captured: 2026-06-28 40+ year old tech transfer office managing patents, licensing, and startup formation for Emory inventions. Part of Emory's $1B+ sponsored research enterprise. Strong biomedical focus.
Linked programs: Emory Office of Technology Transfer
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Georgia State University
URL: https://eni.gsu.edu/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute (ENI) at Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business. Central hub for entrepreneurship education, venture programming, and ecosystem engagement.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute · LaunchGSU
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University of Georgia
URL: https://www.caes.uga.edu/students/experiential-learning/fabricate.html Captured: 2026-06-28 The FABricate Entrepreneurial Initiative is a pitch competition hosted by UGA's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) with a $10,000 grand prize. The competition…
Linked programs: FABricate Entrepreneurial Initiative
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Kennesaw State University
URL: https://campus.kennesaw.edu/colleges-departments/coles/centers/family-enterprise-center/index.php Captured: 2026-06-28 Official homepage for the Family Enterprise Center at KSU. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Craig Aronoff. Pioneered the "K Model" for family business education.
Linked programs: Family Enterprise Center
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University of Georgia
URL: http://www.ugaentr.com/georgia-bulldog-angel-network Captured: 2026-06-28 The Georgia Bulldog Angel Network (GBAN) is an angel investor network launched in September 2024 connecting UGA-affiliated accredited investors with UGA-connected startups. Holds monthly pitch meeting…
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University of Georgia
URL: https://gakickstartfund.uga.edu/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The Georgia Kickstart Fund is a student-managed non-dilutive grant fund providing three tiers of funding to UGA student startups: Starter Grants ($500-$1,000), Regular Grants ($1,000-$5,000), and Follow-on Grants (up to…
Linked programs: Georgia Kickstart Fund
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Georgia State University
URL: https://research.gsu.edu/georgia-state-technology-transfer/ Captured: 2026-06-28 University office managing IP assessment, patenting, licensing, and industry partnerships. Manages CollabTech incubator. Supports faculty, staff, and student researchers.
Linked programs: Georgia State Technology Transfer & Commercialization
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Office of Commercialization ecosystem page. Six pivotal units: ATDC, CREATE-X, Quadrant-i, VentureLab, Technology Licensing, Velocity Startups. Also includes GTF Ventures, Pediatric Innovation Network, Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures. 2025 by the numbers: 464 invention disc…
Linked programs: Georgia Tech Office of Commercialization · Advanced Technology Development Center
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Georgia Institute of Technology
GTF Ventures — $20.5M AUM. 36 portfolio companies. $1.2B+ total valuation. Four funds: 1. Create-X Seed Fund ($5M): $5K per Launch company 2. Tennenbaum Fund ($10.5M): Up to $250K, Create-X program participants. 26 companies, $925M+ valuation. 3. Research Impact Fund ($5M): Up t…
Linked programs: GTF Ventures
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Kennesaw State University
URL: https://campus.kennesaw.edu/offices-services/research/innovation/startups.php Captured: 2026-06-28 HatchBridge Incubator official page and news coverage. KSU's primary incubator/accelerator serving North Atlanta entrepreneurs. Opened July 2023 at KSU Center. Moving to large…
Linked programs: HatchBridge Incubator
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Emory University
URL: https://hatchery.emory.edu/programs/accelerator.html Captured: 2026-06-28 10-week hybrid summer accelerator launched 2026. Partnership with RightShift. 10-12 ventures, 0% equity, open to non-Emory founders. AI tools, engineering support, Demo Day.
Linked programs: Hatchery Accelerator powered by RightShift
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Emory University
URL: https://hatchery.emory.edu/programs/venture-support.html Captured: 2026-06-28 School-year-long program (September to May) focusing on early-stage ventures. Monthly sessions, up to $1,600/semester non-dilutive, personalized mentoring. 2024-25 cohort: 25 ventures from 8 schoo…
Linked programs: Hatchery Incubator
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University of Georgia
URL: https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/health-and-wellness-pitch-competition/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The Health & Wellness Pitch Competition is an annual pitch competition focused on health, wellness, and life sciences ventures, awarding $10,000 for first place, $5,000 fo…
Linked programs: Health & Wellness Pitch Competition
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Augusta University
URL: https://augustainnovation.com/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Official site for Augusta University's INNOVATE Pitch Competition. Annual competition established 2019. Held at Georgia Cyber Center.
Linked programs: INNOVATE Pitch Competition
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University of Georgia
URL: https://research.uga.edu/gateway/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Innovation Gateway is UGA's technology transfer and startup support office, led by Executive Director Derek Eberhart (Associate VP for Research). Established ~2015 from the merger of the Georgia BioBusiness Center and T…
Linked programs: Innovation Gateway · UGA Startup Program
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Kennesaw State University
URL: https://campus.kennesaw.edu/offices-services/research/innovation/training-support.php Captured: 2026-06-28 KSU Innovation training and support programs page covering Innovation Launch Pad (5-session NSF I-Corps model workshop), Quick Start License Program, GRA Grant Funding…
Linked programs: Innovation Launch Pad
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Georgia Institute of Technology
InVenture Prize — Emmy Award-winning undergraduate innovation competition at Georgia Tech. "American Idol for Nerds." Created 2009. 2026 competition: Hearo (1st), PedalSwap (2nd), DoorTix (People's Choice). Televised finals at Ferst Center Theater. ACC InVenture Prize held annua…
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Georgia State University
URL: https://eni.gsu.edu/launchgsu/ Captured: 2026-06-28 LaunchGSU is a student incubator open to all Georgia State students. Free membership, 24/7 co-working space, workshops, coaching. Open to enrolled undergrad and grad students.
Linked programs: LaunchGSU
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Georgia State University
URL: https://eni.gsu.edu/msesf/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Four-month accelerator using PAWS framework (Prepare, Actualize, Work, Scale). Formerly Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. 125+ founders, 90+ companies since 2019. Nearly $600K in non-dilutive grants.
Linked programs: Main Street Foundry
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Kennesaw State University
URL: https://campus.kennesaw.edu/colleges-departments/coles/centers/shore-entrepreneurship-center/inventing-new-companies.php Captured: 2026-06-28 Official program page for the Mookerji Innovation Fund. Provides over $120,000 annually in startup capital to support students and r…
Linked programs: Mookerji Innovation Fund
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University of Georgia
URL: https://ugaicorps.uga.edu/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The NSF I-Corps program at UGA provides customer discovery training for faculty, student, and staff entrepreneurs following the National Science Foundation's Lean Startup methodology. Serves as a pipeline for NSF I-Corps Teams…
Linked programs: NSF I-Corps at UGA
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Augusta University
URL: https://www.augusta.edu/research/oic/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Official page for Augusta University's Office of Innovation Commercialization. Manages IP, licensing, patents, industry partnerships, and hosts the Life Sciences Business Development Center.
Linked programs: Office of Innovation Commercialization · Life Sciences Business Development Center
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Kennesaw State University
URL: https://campus.kennesaw.edu/offices-services/research/innovation/intellectual-property.php Captured: 2026-06-28 Official page for KSU's Office of Intellectual Property Development. Manages invention disclosures, patent filings, licensing, and industry partnerships.
Linked programs: Office of Intellectual Property Development
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Quadrant-i — launched April 2024 to help faculty, researchers, and graduate students translate research into startups. Named after Pasteur's quadrant (Stokes innovation-impact model). Programs: Startup Launch for faculty, Entrepreneurship Assistants Program, Venture Fellows, CRI…
Linked programs: Quadrant-i
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Emory University
URL: https://goizueta.emory.edu/faculty/entrepreneurship-innovation Captured: 2026-06-28 The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Goizueta Business School. Empowers builders, problem-solvers, and big thinkers. Offers tools, mentorship, and community to…
Linked programs: Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation · Dooley's Angels
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Kennesaw State University
URL: https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/ksu-opens-robin-and-doug-shore-innovation-center.php Captured: 2026-06-28 KSU news article covering the grand opening of the $60 million, 70,000-square-foot Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center on the Marietta Campus (April 24, 2…
Linked programs: Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center
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Emory University
URL: https://hatchery.emory.edu/programs/rose-program.html Captured: 2026-06-28 Multi-semester undergraduate venture development program. Open to all Emory schools. Inaugural cohort announced June 2026. For-credit innovation track.
Linked programs: Rose Program for Student Startups
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Kennesaw State University
URL: https://campus.kennesaw.edu/colleges-departments/coles/events/scrappys-pitch-competition/index.php Captured: 2026-06-28 Official page for Scrappy's Pitch Competition, managed by the Shore Entrepreneurship Center. Annual pitch competition with $1,000 prizes per division.
Linked programs: Scrappy's Pitch Competition
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Kennesaw State University
URL: https://campus.kennesaw.edu/colleges-departments/coles/centers/shore-entrepreneurship-center/index.php Captured: 2026-06-28 Official homepage for the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center at Kennesaw State University. Central hub for entrepreneurship,…
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Georgia State University
URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupgsu Captured: 2026-06-28 Student-managed fund at ENI awarding $500-$5,000 capital grants to GSU undergraduate students. Launched 2021. Students handle sourcing, due diligence, and grant decisions.
Linked programs: StartupGSU Fund
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University of Georgia
URL: https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/studio-225/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Studio 225 is the dedicated student entrepreneurship center at UGA, located at 225 W. Broad St. in Athens. It serves as a physical home for student entrepreneurs with co-working space, mentoring ses…
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University of Georgia
URL: https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/summer-launch-program/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The Summer Launch Program is an 8-week intensive summer accelerator for UGA student startups, providing $5,000 in program funding plus an additional $5,000 awarded at Demo Day. Students w…
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Emory University
URL: https://goizueta.emory.edu/faculty/entrepreneurship-innovation/programs/startup-launch Captured: 2026-06-28 Techstars-powered 10-week pre-accelerator. Free participation, no equity. Open to Emory students, faculty, staff, alumni. Inaugural cohort 2025. Culminates in pitch e…
Linked programs: Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst
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Augusta University
URL: https://www.augusta.edu/academic-entrepreneurship/garage-makerspace/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Official page for The Garage Makerspace at Augusta University's Georgia Cyber Center. 3,700+ sq ft makerspace operated by Academic Entrepreneurship.
Linked programs: The Garage Makerspace
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Emory University
URL: https://hatchery.emory.edu/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The Hatchery empowers ethical and effective entrepreneurial leaders at Emory. Housed within a 15,000-square-foot creativity and collaboration space. Key stats: 9,228 total program participants, 302 student ventures supported,…
Linked programs: The Hatchery — Emory Center for Innovation · Hatchery Incubator
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University of Georgia
URL: https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/launch-pad/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The Launch Pad is UGA's entrepreneurship-focused living-learning community housing approximately 40 students in a dedicated residential environment. Combines on-campus living with entrepreneurship p…
Linked programs: The Launch Pad
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Augusta University
URL: https://www.theclubhou.se/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Official site for theClubhou.se, a non-profit community innovation hub and incubator located inside the Georgia Cyber Center. Founded 2012. Serves Augusta University students and community entrepreneurs.
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University of Georgia
URL: https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The UGA Entrepreneurship Program is the central hub for student entrepreneurship at UGA, housed in the Terry College of Business and directed by Bob Pinckney (Milton Anthony Greene Director of Entrepreneurship…
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University of Georgia
URL: https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/uga-accelerator/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The UGA Idea Accelerator is a 4-week bootcamp-style program that helps students validate business ideas and develop initial customer discovery. It runs four cohorts per year and awards a $2,500…
Linked programs: UGA Idea Accelerator
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University of Georgia
URL: https://innovation.uga.edu/about/ecosystem/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The UGA Innovation District is the comprehensive university-wide initiative connecting student-facing entrepreneurship programming (Terry College's Entrepreneurship Program) with faculty-facing technology comm…
Linked programs: UGA Innovation District · Innovation Gateway
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University of Georgia
URL: http://www.ugaentr.com/quick-pitch Captured: 2026-06-28 The UGA Quick Pitch Competition challenges students to deliver a compelling 90-second pitch for a $1,000 prize. Multiple rounds are held throughout the academic year, giving students frequent opportunities to practice…
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University of Georgia
URL: https://research.uga.edu/gateway/programs/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The UGA Startup Program, operated by Innovation Gateway, supports faculty and researchers in launching startups based on UGA-owned intellectual property. Provides guidance on licensing UGA technologies, busines…
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University of Georgia
URL: https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/venture-prize/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The UGA Venture Prize Competition is an annual pitch competition now in its 5th year (2026), sponsored by Floor & Decor. It awards $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second place, and $2,500 for…
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University of Georgia
URL: https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/next-top-entrepreneur/ Captured: 2026-06-28 UGA's Next Top Entrepreneur is a national pitch competition hosted by the UGA Entrepreneurship Program, awarding $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second place, and $2,500 for third pla…
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Georgia Institute of Technology
VentureLab — works with faculty and students to create startups based on GT research. Evidence-based entrepreneurship with emphasis on customer discovery (100+ interviews). Funding connections: NSF I-Corps, I-Corps South, Georgia Research Alliance, SBIR/STTR, NSF PFI: AIR-TT. No…
Linked programs: VentureLab
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Elon University
URL: https://www.elon.edu/u/sga/acorn-fund/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Student Government Association fund supporting student ventures and innovative projects. Annual allocation: ~$10,000 Maximum per project: $5,000 Micro-grants: Up to $2,000 (typically under $1,000) Open to all Elon…
Linked programs: Acorn Fund
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North Carolina State University
The Albright Entrepreneurship Garage is a 22,000 square foot facility serving as the physical hub of NC State's entrepreneurship ecosystem. It provides 24/7 access to prototyping equipment, coworking space, meeting rooms, event space, and dedicated resources for student and facu…
Linked programs: Albright Entrepreneurship Garage · Founders Bootcamp @ The Garage
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North Carolina State University
The Andrews Launch Accelerator is a multi-week cohort-based accelerator program run through the Entrepreneurship Clinic at NC State. It provides structured mentorship, curriculum, and resources to help early-stage ventures achieve product-market fit and prepare for fundraising.
Linked programs: Andrews Launch Accelerator · Entrepreneurship Clinic
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High Point University
URL: https://www.highpoint.edu/entrepreneurship/center-for-entrepreneurship/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Operational hub within the Congdon School of Entrepreneurship. Provides individualized assistance, competitions, mentoring, guest speakers, regional connections. Services: grants fo…
Linked programs: Belk Entrepreneurship Center
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Duke University
URL: https://cfci.pratt.duke.edu/bridge/ Captured: 2026-06-27 BRiDGE (Christensen Family Center for Innovation) incubator at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering. Located in Chesterfield building, downtown Durham (former cigarette factory redeveloped into life sciences and tech re…
Linked programs: BRiDGE Incubator
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High Point University
URL: https://www.highpoint.edu/entrepreneurship/business-plan-competition/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Annual spring competition organized by Belk Entrepreneurship Center. 16th annual in 2026. Prizes: $30,000 total in start-up funds. First place typically $12,000. Eligibility: All HPU…
Linked programs: Business Plan Competition
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Elon University
URL: https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/business/doherty-center/ Captured: 2026-06-27 The Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship focuses on experiential education that encourages creative and design thinking, opportunity recognition, and plan formulation an…
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Duke University
URL: https://dukecapitalpartners.duke.edu/ https://dukecapitalpartners.duke.edu/entrepreneurs/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Duke's official early-stage venture investment network. Alumni, faculty, parents invest in Duke-affiliated startups. Key stats: Founded: 2014 (10th anniversary 202…
Linked programs: Duke Capital Partners
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Duke University
URL: https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/about/ecosystem/ https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/about/impact-2025/1-experiential-learning/ https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/about/impact-2025/2-startup-awards/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Duke I&E part of vast innovation and entrepreneurship e…
Linked programs: Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship · Interplay Fellows Award
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Duke University
URL: https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/about/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Duke I&E) central hub — empowers Duke community to lead with creativity, resilience, and impact. Hub of programs, faculty, global connections. Born from Duke Interdisciplinary…
Linked programs: Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship · Interplay Fellows Award
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Duke University
URL: https://otc.duke.edu/ https://otc.duke.edu/new-ventures/ https://numbers.otc.duke.edu/by-the-numbers-2/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Duke's tech transfer and startup creation office. FY25 Metrics: Total Revenue: $115.6M (record) Invention Disclosures: 362 U.S. Patent Applications:…
Linked programs: Office for Translation & Commercialization
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High Point University
URL: https://www.highpoint.edu/entrepreneurship/center-for-entrepreneurship/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Annual pitch competition held during Global Entrepreneurship Week in November. Organized by David S. Congdon School of Entrepreneurship / Belk Entrepreneurship Center. Prizes: Up to…
Linked programs: Elevator Pitch Competition
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Elon University
URL: https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/business/doherty-center/elon-innovation-challenge/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Annual pitch competition open to all Elon students. Workshop series and pitch sessions. 2026 Prizes: Grand Prize: $2,500 Dean's Prize: $1,500 Two Runner-Ups: $750 each U…
Linked programs: Elon Innovation Challenge
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North Carolina State University
The Entrepreneurship Clinic at NC State provides legal counsel and business advisory services to student and faculty entrepreneurs. It operates as a low-cost or free resource for early-stage ventures, offering entity formation, IP strategy, contract review, and other legal suppo…
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Clinic · Andrews Launch Accelerator
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High Point University
URL: https://www.highpoint.edu/admissions/entrepreneurship-fellows/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Selective 4-year program. Top 35 incoming students in School of Entrepreneurship per year. Scholarship: $3,000 renewable annually (in addition to HPU Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, o…
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Fellows Program
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North Carolina State University
Founders Bootcamp @ The Garage is an intensive early-stage entrepreneurship bootcamp hosted at the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage. It provides hands-on curriculum covering customer discovery, business modeling, prototyping, and pitching over a condensed timeframe.
Linked programs: Founders Bootcamp @ The Garage · Albright Entrepreneurship Garage
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North Carolina State University
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) homepage at entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu serves as the central gateway to NC State's entrepreneurship ecosystem. It unifies access to all programs, spaces, funding opportunities, and events under a single umbrella, positioning I&E as the co…
Linked programs: Innovation and Entrepreneurship · VenturePack Challenge
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Elon University
URL: https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/business/programs/innovation-scholars/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Selective 4-year program. 15 students selected per first-year class. $5,000 annually. Requirements: Minor in Entrepreneurship Studies Live in Innovation Living-Learning Community (C…
Linked programs: Innovation Scholars
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Elon University
Maker Hub innovation program. Students receive a box with guidance, resources, and a $300 gift card to develop their ideas. Open to all Elon students, any major/year. Spring semester program adapted from Adobe's internal Kickbox.
Linked programs: Kickbox · Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Duke University
URL: https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/startup-support/launch-early-stage-founders/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Early-stage founder community at Duke I&E. Benefits: Bi-weekly community sessions Expert-led sessions on building, pitching, scaling Early access to visiting VCs and Duke alu…
Linked programs: LAUNCH
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Duke University
URL: https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/experiences-programs/melissa-doug-entrepreneurs/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Duke's premier startup accelerator for students who have launched companies. Year-long, not-for-credit program. Benefits: Bi-monthly community meetings Monthly mentor mee…
Linked programs: Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs
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North Carolina State University
The Miller Fellowship is a competitive fellowship program at NC State that provides stipends and mentorship to student founders pursuing venture creation. It is one of the primary non-dilutive funding mechanisms within the NC State entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Linked programs: Miller Fellowship · Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Elon University
URL: https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/business/doherty-center/about-the-center/oak-originals-at-the-marketplace/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Initiative of the Doherty Center. Supports student micro-businesses, creatives, and "creative-preneurs." Services: Pop-up markets, showcases, sta…
Linked programs: Oak Originals
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North Carolina State University
The Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) at NC State manages technology transfer, patenting, licensing, and startup formation from university research. It serves as the university's primary vehicle for translating faculty research into commercial ventures and industry part…
Linked programs: Office of Research Commercialization · Chancellor's Innovation Fund
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High Point University
URL: https://www.highpoint.edu/entrepreneurship/pagon-fund/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Established by Kata and Leonard Pagon. Provides financial support for student startups. Grants: $500-$1,500 range. Student-run due diligence and investment decisions. Eligibility: Any current HPU st…
Linked programs: Pagon Family Promising Entrepreneur's Fund
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North Carolina State University
The Wolf Den Pitch Competition is a rapid-fire pitch event at NC State where student and faculty entrepreneurs present their ventures to a panel of judges for cash prizes and feedback. Unlike the larger VenturePack Challenge, Wolf Den emphasizes a fast-paced, Shark Tank-style fo…
Linked programs: Wolf Den Pitch Competition · Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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North Carolina State University
The Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN) is NC State's angel investor network that connects vetted NC State-affiliated startups with accredited alumni and friends of the university. It serves as the primary equity funding bridge for NC State ventures seeking early-stage capital.
Linked programs: Wolfpack Investor Network · Office of Research Commercialization
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North Carolina Central University
**URL**: https://www.nccu.edu/entrepreneurship **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: North Carolina Central University The Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) serves as a dynamic hub for students, faculty, staff, and small business community members, providing…
Linked programs: Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) · CEED Fellowship
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North Carolina A&T State University
Source: https://www.ncat.edu/provost/academic-affairs/ceei/partners.php Captured: 2026-06-26 I² Academy: Idea to Innovation Key details: Multi-session pre-accelerator program Supports faculty, students, and staff in translating ideas to commercialization-ready innovations Delive…
Linked programs: I² Academy: Idea to Innovation
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Linked programs: 1789 Student Venture Fund
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Davidson College
Davidson College **URL:** https://www.davidson.edu/hurt-hub/avinger-impact-fund
Linked programs: Avinger Impact Fund
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Bentley University
--- title: "Bentley Social Innovation Incubator" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/news/bentley-partners-city-waltham-establish-social-innovation-incubator capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Community-focused incubator supporting Waltham-based social entrepreneurs.…
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North Carolina Central University
**URL**: https://www.nccu.edu/news/blackstone-launchpad-partners-nccu-provide-resources-student-entrepreneurs **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: North Carolina Central University, by Stephen Fusi Posted October 18, 2022. NCCU is one of four HBCUs added to Blackstone LaunchPad netw…
Linked programs: Eagle Ideas Pitch Competition
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Campbell University
Campbell University, Lundy-Fetterman School of Business **URL:** https://business.campbell.edu/about/business-consulting/
Linked programs: Business Consulting Practicum
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Source: https://innovate.unc.edu/investor-programs/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Carolina Angel Network (CAN) — UNC-Chapel Hill Angel Network Key details: Only official angel investor network for UNC-Chapel Hill startups Engages UNC alumni network with portfolio companies Operates withi…
Linked programs: Carolina Angel Network
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Source: https://innovate.unc.edu/resources/get-funding/ (CRV section) Captured: 2026-06-26 Carolina Research Ventures (CRV) — Early-Stage Investment Fund Key details: Carolina Research Ventures created an early-stage investment fund (CRVIF) Provides critical discovery and develo…
Linked programs: Carolina Research Ventures
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Davidson College
Davidson College **URL:** https://www.davidson.edu/hurt-hub/cats-pitch-competition
Linked programs: CATS Pitch Competition
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North Carolina A&T State University
Source: https://www.ncat.edu/provost/academic-affairs/ceei/index.php Captured: 2026-06-26 Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEE&I) Key details: University's hub for entrepreneurship and innovation Location: The Resurgent Building, 1806 East Market Street,…
Linked programs: Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Davidson College
Davidson College **URL:** https://www.davidson.edu/hurt-hub/consulting-group
Linked programs: Davidson College Consulting Group
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East Carolina University
Source: https://business.ecu.edu/msoe/eir/ (Entrepreneur in Residence page referencing East Carolina Angels) Captured: 2026-06-26 East Carolina Angels (ECA) Key details: Angel investor network; newest in NC Modeled after networks at NC State, Duke University, UNC-CH Brings toget…
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North Carolina Central University
**URL**: https://www.nccu.edu/news/nccu-center-entrepreneurship-and-economic-development-spotlighted-aacsb-faculty **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: North Carolina Central University, by Attiyya Dunn Posted January 8, 2025. CEED's Faculty Entrepreneurship Certification (FEC) Work…
Linked programs: Faculty Entrepreneurship Certification Workshop
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst Indy news article about 2026 Innovation Challenge final. Four startups shared $65K. Winners: Hert
Linked programs: Innovation Challenge · Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship
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East Carolina University
Source: https://business.ecu.edu/msoe/apc/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge (APC) Key details: ECU's signature business pitch competition Renamed in 2024 after $3.2 million gift from Helen Aman and family Open to student-led teams across ECU Over $900,000 award…
Linked programs: Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge
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North Carolina A&T State University
Source: https://www.ncat.edu/provost/academic-affairs/ceei/partners.php Captured: 2026-06-26 HBCU Founders Initiative Pre-Accelerator Key details: 8-week program for early-stage entrepreneurs Helps refine business ideas, validate solutions, build MVP Expert mentorship from indus…
Linked programs: HBCU Founders Initiative Pre-Accelerator
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Campbell University
Campbell University School of Law **URL:** https://law.campbell.edu/advocate/clinical-programs/innovate-capital-business-law-clinic/
Linked programs: Hutchens Business Law Clinic
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East Carolina University
Source: https://icorps.ecu.edu/about/ Captured: 2026-06-26 I-Corps@ECU Key details: Funded by NSF grant Uses Lean Launchpad Method (Business Model Canvas) Open to faculty, staff, students, postdocs, and friends of ECU STEM teams may apply for $5,000 for customer discovery, proto…
Linked programs: I-Corps@ECU
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Source: https://innovate.unc.edu/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Innovate Carolina — UNC-Chapel Hill's Central Innovation Department Key details: Central department for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development at UNC-Chapel Hill Vice Chancellor / Chief Innovation Officer: Tom…
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East Carolina University
Source: https://rede.ecu.edu/innovation/innovation-academy/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Innovation Academy — Licensing & Commercialization Key details: Structured program for early-stage innovators to turn ideas into market-ready products/services 5 sessions (bi-monthly): Problem/Solut…
Linked programs: Innovation Academy
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Innovation Challenge program page. Premier spring pitch competition. Up to $65,000 in equity-free funding. Preliminary Round and Final at Old Chapel. Open to UMass students and GOLD alumni. 2026 winners: Hert
Linked programs: Innovation Challenge · Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship
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East Carolina University
Source: https://isley.ecu.edu/about-us/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Isley Innovation Hub Key details: Established 2017 via $2 million gift from Van and Jennifer Isley of Raleigh Premier place on campus for entrepreneurship and innovation Located at 160 Wright Building Houses the Miller…
Linked programs: Isley Innovation Hub
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Davidson College
Davidson College **URL:** https://www.davidson.edu/hurt-hub
Linked programs: Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Source: https://innovate.unc.edu/joan-and-chester-luby-pitch-competition/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition Key details: $300K commitment from Luby Charitable Trust (2024–2026) Up to $95K/year in cash prizes By invitation only, requiring prior particip…
Linked programs: Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Source: https://innovate.unc.edu/startup-accelerators-and-venture-services/kickstart-venture-services/ Captured: 2026-06-26 KickStart Venture Services — Research-Based Startup Formation Key details: Founded 2008, supports research-based startup formation Provides education, earl…
Linked programs: KickStart Venture Services
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Source: https://innovate.unc.edu/startup-accelerators-and-venture-services/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Launch Chapel Hill — Startup Accelerator Key details: Founded 2013 through partnership between UNC-Chapel Hill, Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County Located at Innovate Carolina Juncti…
Linked programs: Launch Chapel Hill / Launch Powered by KPMG
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Campbell University
Campbell University **URL:** https://business.campbell.edu/about/entrepreneurship/
Linked programs: Lewis & Emma Hubbard Family Center for Entrepreneurship
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East Carolina University
Source: https://business.ecu.edu/msoe/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Miller School of Entrepreneurship — College of Business — East Carolina University Key details: First named school of entrepreneurship in North Carolina (established 2015) Made possible by $5 million gift from J. Fieldi…
Linked programs: Miller School of Entrepreneurship
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North Carolina Central University
**URL**: https://www.nccu.edu/news/nccu-creators-fund-empowers-student-visionaries **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: North Carolina Central University, by Syria Gilmore Posted August 27, 2025. The NCCU Creators Fund launched by alumni Austin Henley (08), Pierre Davis (09), and De…
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North Carolina Central University
**URL**: https://www.nccu.edu/news/nccu-introduces-innovative-school-business-building **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: North Carolina Central University, by Attiyya Dunn Ribbon-cutting Feb 28, 2024. New 76,000 sq ft, $38.6M facility at Lawson Street and South Alston Avenue. Fea…
Linked programs: Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED)
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Davidson College
Davidson College **URL:** https://www.davidson.edu/hurt-hub/nisbet-venture-fund
Linked programs: Nisbet Venture Fund
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North Carolina A&T State University
Source: https://www.ncat.edu/provost/academic-affairs/ceei/publications/summer-2021/index.php Captured: 2026-06-26 NSF I-Corps HBCU Fellows Program Key details: NSF-funded I-Corps program Partnership between NC A&T, NC Central, and Winston-Salem State Lean Launchpad customer dis…
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North Carolina A&T State University
Source: https://www.ncat.edu/research/technology-transfer/index.php Captured: 2026-06-26 Office of Intellectual Property and Commercialization Key details: Manages university's intellectual property portfolio Connects industrial/commercial partners with NC A&T expertise and tech…
Linked programs: Office of Intellectual Property and Commercialization
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East Carolina University
Source: https://rede.ecu.edu/innovation/ Captured: 2026-06-26 Office of Licensing & Commercialization (L&C) Key details: Assists faculty in translating ideas into market-ready products/services Areas: Inspiration (available technologies, startup companies, inventor profiles), Id…
Linked programs: Office of Licensing & Commercialization
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Linked programs: Office of Technology Commercialization
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Campbell University
Campbell University **URL:** https://business.campbell.edu/about/entrepreneurship/presidential-innovation-challenge/
Linked programs: Presidential Innovation Challenge
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North Carolina A&T State University
Source: https://www.ncat.edu/provost/academic-affairs/ceei/partners.php Captured: 2026-06-26 R.E.A.L. Entrepreneurship @ N.C. A&T Key details: 10-week intensive business plan course Weekly workshops Tuesdays 6-9 PM Mentoring from experienced business mentors Networking opportuni…
Linked programs: R.E.A.L. Entrepreneurship
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Campbell University
Campbell University maintains a partnership with Raleigh Founded, a co-working entrepreneurial hub and accelerator in the downtown Raleigh Warehouse District. The Business School maintains a suite within the workspace. Students gain access to networking, workshops, tours, and co…
Linked programs: Raleigh Founded Partnership · Lewis & Emma Hubbard Family Center for Entrepreneurship
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East Carolina University
Source: https://rise29.ecu.edu/ Captured: 2026-06-26 RISE29 Key details: ECU's student entrepreneurship program for rural entrepreneurs Goal: Transform eastern North Carolina through microenterprises, job development, existing business support ECU pledged to create the most stud…
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Brandeis University
--- title: "SparkTank Pitch Competition" source_url: https://www.brandeis.edu/innovation/in-the-news/newsletter-articles/spark-program-finalists-announced.html capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Annual pitch competition and Brandeis' largest. Spark Program finalists p…
Linked programs: SparkTank Pitch Competition
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Campbell University
Campbell University **URL:** https://business.campbell.edu/about/entrepreneurship/camel-accelerator/
Linked programs: The Camel Accelerator
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Davidson College
Davidson College **URL:** https://www.davidson.edu/hurt-hub/try-it-fund
Linked programs: Try It Fund
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North Carolina A&T State University
Source: https://www.wbenc.org/programs/entrepreneur-incubator/ncat/ Captured: 2026-06-26 WBENC Entrepreneur Incubator at NC A&T Key details: Women's Business Enterprise National Council program Launched 2021 across 7 HBCUs Nearly 400 participants served Over $150K in seed grant…
Linked programs: WBENC Entrepreneur Incubator
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North Carolina Central University
**URL**: https://www.wbenc.org/programs/entrepreneur-incubator/nccu-2/ **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: WBENC 2025 Entrepreneur Incubator at North Carolina Central University. Launched 2021, the WBENC Entrepreneur Incubator is designed for aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs at…
Linked programs: WBENC Women of Color Incubator
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Boston University
--- title: "$80K New Venture Competition" source_url: https://www.bu.edu/innovate/programs-competitions/new-venture-competition capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Annual pitch competition with $80,000+ prize pool. Two tracks: General (for-profit) and Social Impact. Pr…
Linked programs: $80K New Venture Competition
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
Source: https://wit.edu/accelerate Captured: 2026-06-25 Accelerate is Wentworth's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Key details from main page: Central hub for innovation and entrepreneurship at WIT Located on 1st floor of CEIS Building, 555 Parker St., Boston Led by Execu…
Linked programs: Accelerate
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
Source: https://wit.edu/accelerate (ACE section) Captured: 2026-06-25 Accelerate Co-op for Entrepreneurs (ACE): Unique program for WIT entrepreneurial students Use co-op semester to launch and/or grow a business while getting paid Full semester focusing exclusively on business W…
Linked programs: Accelerate Co-op for Entrepreneurs
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Boston College
--- title: "Accelerate@Shea" source_url: https://www.startatshea.com/accelerate-shea capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Accelerate@Shea is a 9-week program providing student startups with expert advice, space, and funding. Teams receive $1,500 equity-free grant, perso…
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Brandeis University
--- title: "Ain Family Start-Up Award" source_url: https://www.brandeisstartup.com/challenges/ibs/ain-family-start-up-award capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Summer grant program providing up to $5,000 per selected startup to Brandeis students working on ventures dur…
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Babson College
--- title: "Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/entrepreneurship-center/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College is the operational nerve center for entrepreneursh…
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Babson College
--- title: "Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/blank-school-for-entrepreneurial-leadership/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership launched in 2019 following a…
Linked programs: Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership · Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship
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Brandeis University
--- title: "Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship" source_url: https://www.brandeis.edu/global/about/centers/asper/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Entrepreneurship center within Brandeis International Business School. Faculty Director: Philippe Wells. Establish…
Linked programs: Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship
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Babson College
--- title: "B.E.T.A. Challenge" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/entrepreneurship-center/startup-acceleration/beta-challenge/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- B.E.T.A. Challenge is Babson College's premier venture pitch competition. Three tracks: Undergraduate, Gr…
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
--- title: "Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship" source_url: https://www.umass.edu/entrepreneurship/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- The Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship at UMass Amherst's Isenberg School of Management is the central hub for innovation and…
Linked programs: Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship · Collegiate Summer Venture Program
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
--- title: "Berthiaume Center Incubator Space" source_url: https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/centers/berthiaume-center-for-entrepreneurship capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- The Berthiaume Center Incubator Space is located in Bartlett Hall, Room 301 (previously Goodell…
Linked programs: Berthiaume Center Incubator Space · Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship
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Brandeis University
--- title: "Brandeis Innovation / Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center" source_url: https://www.brandeis.edu/innovation capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Central hub for innovation and entrepreneurship at Brandeis University. Combines Office of Technology Licensing wi…
Linked programs: Brandeis Innovation / Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center · Spark Program
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Boston University
--- title: "BU Entrepreneur's Club (E-Club)" source_url: https://eclub.bu.edu capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Student-run club for BU entrepreneurs. Hosts events including Dessert and Design. Selective community of founders and innovators. Active on LinkedIn, Faceb…
Linked programs: BU Entrepreneur's Club
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Babson College
--- title: "Butler Fast Track Cohort" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/entrepreneurship-center/startup-incubation/john-e-and-alice-l-butler-launch-pad/fast-track-cohort/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Butler Fast Track Cohort is an intensive incubation cohort ti…
Linked programs: Butler Fast Track Cohort · John E. and Alice L. Butler Launch Pad
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Olin College of Engineering
Source: https://www.olin.edu/give-olin-areas-support-student-crowdfunding/catalyst Captured: 2026-06-25 Catalyst is Olin's student-run hub for entrepreneurship. Provides students with funding, mentorship, and a community of builders so they can turn ideas into real projects and…
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
--- title: "Collegiate Summer Venture Program (CSVP)" source_url: https://www.umass.edu/entrepreneurship/collegiate-summer-venture-program capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- The Collegiate Summer Venture Program is an intensive two-month summer program partnership bet…
Linked programs: Collegiate Summer Venture Program
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Bentley University
--- title: "E-Hub Incubator Program" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/centers/entrepreneurship-hub/incubator-program-2025-26 capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Three-phase incubator program. Phase 1 pitch for $1,000 seed funding (~10 teams). Phase 2 pitch for $3,00…
Linked programs: E-Hub Incubator Program
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Boston College
--- title: "Edmund H. Shea Jr. Center for Entrepreneurship" source_url: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/sites/shea-center.html capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Central hub for entrepreneurship at Boston College. Located in Carroll School of Manageme…
Linked programs: Edmund H. Shea Jr. Center for Entrepreneurship · Accelerate@Shea
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Boston College
--- title: "Elevator Pitch Competition" source_url: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/sites/shea-center/z_archive/competitions.html capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- 60-second pitch competition. 15 teams. $1,500 in awards. Open to all BC undergraduate…
Linked programs: Elevator Pitch Competition
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Boston University
--- title: "Enlight Fellowship" source_url: https://www.bu.edu/innovate/meet-the-2026-enlight-fellows/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- 10-week summer fellowship program generously funded. Supports student innovators at Boston University. 2026 Enlight Fellows cohort…
Linked programs: Enlight Fellowship
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Bentley University
--- title: "Enternships" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/centers/entrepreneurship-hub/enternships capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Startup internship program at Bentley University. Students work as interns in startups, supported by the E-Hub. Provides experienti…
Linked programs: Enternships · E-Hub Incubator Program
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Bentley University
--- title: "Entrepreneurship Hub (E-Hub)" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/centers/entrepreneurship-hub capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- The Entrepreneurship Hub (E-Hub) at Bentley University is the central hub for entrepreneurship. Directed by Sandeep Purao (Tru…
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Hub (E-Hub) · E-Hub Incubator Program
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Bentley University
--- title: "Falcon's Nest Pitch Competition" source_url: https://bentley.campusgroups.com/BES/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Student-run pitch competition organized by the Bentley Entrepreneurship Society (BES). Students create self-sustaining businesses solving…
Linked programs: Falcon's Nest Pitch Competition
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
Source: https://wit.edu/accelerate (Founder Seed Fund section) Captured: 2026-06-25 Founder Seed Fund: Supports inventors and entrepreneurs who want to launch a new product or service Helps finance prototype and proof-of-concept development Provides prototyping support and use o…
Linked programs: Founder Seed Fund
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Babson College
--- title: "Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/entrepreneurship-center/startup-incubation/global-entrepreneur-in-residence-program/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR) program helps quali…
Linked programs: Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR)
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Olin College of Engineering
Source: https://www.olin.edu/partnerships/greentown-labs-climate-action-work Captured: 2026-06-25 Greentown Labs is the largest ClimateTech startup incubator in North America. Olin is a Megawatt Partner. Key details: Somerville, MA and Houston, TX locations 200+ climateTech star…
Linked programs: Greentown Labs Partnership
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Boston University
--- title: "IDG Capital Student Innovation Center" source_url: https://www.bu.edu/innovate/about/student-innovation-center/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Physical home of Innovate@BU at 730 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 6,000 sq ft space with co-working areas, meetin…
Linked programs: IDG Capital Student Innovation Center
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Boston University
--- title: "Innovate@BU" source_url: https://www.bu.edu/innovate capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- University-wide entrepreneurship initiative at Boston University. Launched 2018 with $20M+ investment. Executive Director: Siobhan Dullea (CAS'91). Open to all BU stude…
Linked programs: Innovate@BU · IDG Capital Student Innovation Center
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
--- title: "Innovation & Entrepreneurship Academy" source_url: https://www.umass.edu/entrepreneurship/innovation-and-entrepreneurship-academy capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Academy is a fall semester cohort program for UMass stude…
Linked programs: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Academy · Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship
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Boston University
--- title: "Innovation Pathway" source_url: https://www.bu.edu/innovate/programs-competitions/innovation-pathway/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Structured step-by-step program guiding BU students from idea exploration to venture launch. Includes Pathfinder Bootca…
Linked programs: Innovation Pathway
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Babson College
--- title: "John E. and Alice L. Butler Launch Pad" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/entrepreneurship-center/startup-incubation/john-e-and-alice-l-butler-launch-pad/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- The John E. and Alice L. Butler Launch Pad provides Babson entrep…
Linked programs: John E. and Alice L. Butler Launch Pad
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
Source: https://wit.edu/accelerate (Leopard Launch section) Source: https://catalog.wit.edu/academic-resources/accelerate/ Captured: 2026-06-25 Leopard Launch Pitch Competition: Annual pitch competition during Wentworth Weekend (Homecoming) Open to WIT student entrepreneurs who…
Linked programs: Leopard Launch Pitch Competition
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
--- title: "Maroon Venture Partners Fund" source_url: http://maroonventurepartners.com/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Maroon Venture Partners Fund is a for-profit VC fund investing exclusively in early-stage companies linked to UMass Amherst. Fund I (2017, ~$5M,…
Linked programs: Maroon Venture Partners Fund
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
--- title: "Minute Pitch Competition" source_url: https://www.umass.edu/entrepreneurship/events/minute-pitch-competition capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- The Minute Pitch Competition is a fall event where students pitch their business idea in 60 seconds for the chan…
Linked programs: Minute Pitch Competition · Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship
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Boston University
--- title: "Office of Technology Development" source_url: https://www.bu.edu/research/offices-contacts/research-support-offices/technology-development/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- BU's tech transfer office. Helps BU inventors bring projects to market through pa…
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Brandeis University
--- title: "Office of Technology Licensing" source_url: https://www.brandeis.edu/innovation/what-we-do/office-of-technology-licensing.html capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Brandeis University's tech transfer office. Part of Brandeis Innovation. Executive Director: R…
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Boston College
--- title: "Office of Technology Transfer and Licensing (OTTL)" source_url: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/research/sites/vice-provost-for-research/tech-transfer.html capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- BC's tech transfer office. Helps identify, protect, and commercialize B…
Linked programs: Office of Technology Transfer and Licensing
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
Source: https://wit.edu/accelerate (Rapid Pitch section) Source: https://catalog.wit.edu/academic-resources/accelerate/ Captured: 2026-06-25 Rapid Pitch Competition: Designed for students with new business and product ideas Pitch for chance to receive up to $500 for prototyping…
Linked programs: Rapid Pitch Competition
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Babson College
--- title: "Rocket Pitch" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/entrepreneurship-center/startup-acceleration/rocket-pitch/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Rocket Pitch is a long-running pitch event at Babson College, running for 26+ years. Presenters have 3 minutes an…
Linked programs: Rocket Pitch
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Bentley University
--- title: "Somers Garage" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/centers/entrepreneurship-hub/garage capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Dedicated co-working space on campus for the Bentley entrepreneurship community. Named after Steve and Samantha Somers ($1M gift to es…
Linked programs: Somers Garage
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Brandeis University
--- title: "Spark Program" source_url: https://www.brandeis.edu/innovation/grant-programs/spark/index.html capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Brandeis' accelerator for non-bench research. Open to undergrads, grad students, postdocs, faculty, staff. Provides training,…
Linked programs: Spark Program · SparkTank Pitch Competition
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Brandeis University
--- title: "Sprout Program" source_url: https://www.brandeis.edu/innovation/grant-programs/sprout/index.html capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Seed funding program for bench-based research projects and early-stage technology development. Supports commercialization pa…
Linked programs: Sprout Program
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Boston College
--- title: "SSC Summer Accelerator" source_url: https://sscventurepartners.com/ssc-2026-summer-accelerator/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- 12-week immersive summer program for BC startups. $10K SAFE investment (2% equity). Office space, mentorship, workshops, fire…
Linked programs: SSC Summer Accelerator
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Boston College
--- title: "SSC Venture Partners" source_url: https://sscventurepartners.com capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Alumni-run VC fund, startup accelerator, and mentor network for BC startups. Founded 2014 by Tom Coburn '13 and Peter Bell '86. General Partners: Peter Bell…
Linked programs: SSC Venture Partners · SSC Summer Accelerator
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Boston College
--- title: "Start@Shea" source_url: https://www.startatshea.com capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Student leadership team under Shea Center. "Helping you make your ideas happen." Runs events, workshops, venture competitions (Strakosch), and community-building for BC…
Linked programs: Start@Shea · Accelerate@Shea
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Boston College
--- title: "Strakosch Venture Competition" source_url: https://www.startatshea.com/strakosch capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Annual pitch competition. $20,000 total prize pool. 2026 finals April 23 at 245 Beacon Street, Room 107. 10 teams pitch. Winners: 1st Place…
Linked programs: Strakosch Venture Competition
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Bentley University
--- title: "Student-Owned Businesses on Campus" source_url: https://www.bentley.edu/centers/entrepreneurship-hub/student-owned-businesses-campus capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Experiential learning initiative allowing students to experiment with and experience lau…
Linked programs: Student-Owned Businesses on Campus
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Boston University
--- title: "Summer Accelerator" source_url: https://www.bu.edu/innovate/programs-competitions/summer-accelerator/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- 10-week intensive program for early-stage BU ventures. $10,000 stipend per team. Workshops twice a week, mentorship wit…
Linked programs: Summer Accelerator
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Babson College
--- title: "Summer Venture Program" source_url: https://www.babson.edu/entrepreneurship-center/startup-acceleration/summer-venture-program/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- Summer Venture Program (SVP) is a 10-week intensive accelerator for Babson student founders.…
Linked programs: Summer Venture Program (SVP)
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
--- title: "Technology Transfer Office (TTO)" source_url: https://www.umass.edu/tto/ capture_date: 2026-06-25 source_type: web --- UMass Amherst Technology Transfer Office manages inventions and copyrightable works from the UMass research community. Located at 400 Venture Way, S…
Linked programs: Technology Transfer Office
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Olin College of Engineering
Source: https://www.olin.edu/articles/story-year-long-entrepreneurship-course-helps-students-build-sound-startups Source: https://www.olin.edu/academics/capstone-programs Captured: 2026-06-25 Technology Venture Capstone (TVC) is a year-long capstone option for Olin students seri…
Linked programs: Technology Venture Capstone
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Northeastern University
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Linked programs: IDEA: Northeastern University's Venture Accelerator
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University of South Carolina
The USC/Columbia Technology Incubator, operating as The MIX (Midlands Innovation X-Change), is a business incubator supporting entrepreneurs in the Midlands of South Carolina. It provides free intake sessions, personalized pathways, mentorship, and community support. The MIX rep…
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Temple University
Official BYOBB page for the 27th annual competition. Documents eligibility, prize structure ($100K+ total), two tracks (UG/Upper), full winner lists for 27th (2025) and previous years back to 2020. No equity taken; non-diluted seed funding.
Linked programs: Be Your Own Boss Bowl (BYOBB) · Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI)
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George Mason University
Mason Enterprise's Accelerate initiative: ICAP (Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program, no-cost lean startup course), CCI Accelerator (cybersecurity, technical mentorship), Accelerate Quarterly Breakfast Series, Accelerate Investor Conference (startup competition with c…
Linked programs: Accelerate: ICAP and Startup Acceleration Programs
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Ecosystem development organization operating 34-acre VA Bio+Tech Park adjacent to VCU Medical Center. ~70 companies, 40+ incubator graduates, $400M+ capital attracted. Innovation Center (102K sq ft, ~45K incubator) under development. $15M Commonwealth grant, $52.9M federal Build…
Linked programs: Activation Capital / VA Bio+Tech Park
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Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech's university-wide entrepreneurship hub at Pamplin College of Business. Founded 2014. Serves any VT student (any major, any year). Reports 5,500+ students engaged, 36+ venture teams launched, 220+ mentorship sessions annually. Located at 432 N Main St, Blacksburg.
Linked programs: APEX Center for Entrepreneurs
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Harvard University
--- title: Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship source_type: website url: https://www.hbs.edu/entrepreneurship/ description: HBS entrepreneurship hub --- # Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship
Linked programs: Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship
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University of Virginia
Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology at Darden School of Business. Founded 1999 by $60M Frank Batten Sr. gift. Runs i.Lab Incubator (structured venture acceleration, workspace, mentorship, demo opportunities), Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, Bat…
Linked programs: Batten Institute and i.Lab Incubator
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Lafayette College
Official Berg Summer Accelerator page. 10-week full-time summer accelerator. Up to $20,000 per team. Mentorship, workshops, dedicated workspace, Demo Day. Supported by Chip Bergh '79 gift.
Linked programs: Berg Summer Accelerator
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Lafayette College
Official Big Idea Competition page. Annual campus-wide pitch competition. 8th year in 2025. Open to all majors. Teams of 2+ current students. Known winners: Locava (2025), Amazolar (2024).
Linked programs: Big Idea Pitch Competition
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Bucknell University
Official BizPitch Competition page. Annual Shark Tank-style student pitch competition. 2025 prizes: $6K 1st, $3.5K 2nd, $2.5K 3rd, $1,846 Fan Favorite, $1.5K finalist. Led by Steven Stumbris (PGCEI Fellow & SBDC Director). 2026 finale April 13.
Linked programs: Bucknell BizPitch Competition
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Morgan State University
Blackstone LaunchPad at Morgan State, delivered through EDAC, powers college student entrepreneurship. Provides access to a global network of mentors, events, funding, talent, and job opportunities. Powered by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation. Also offers CASE (Collegiate As…
Linked programs: Blackstone LaunchPad at Morgan State
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Harvard University
--- title: Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator source_type: website url: https://otd.harvard.edu/accelerators/blavatnik-biomedical-accelerator/ description: Gap funding for life sciences research at Harvard --- # Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator
Linked programs: Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator
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Johns Hopkins University
# Blaze Awards & President's Venture Fellowship Blaze Awards: non-dilutive grants up to $30K (Undergraduate Award $10K, Singhal Family Software Award $10K, Climate-Tech Venture Award $10K new 2026). President's Venture Fellowship: up to two $100K awards + $40K salary stipend per…
Linked programs: Blaze Awards & President's Venture Fellowship
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Saint Joseph's University
Official program page for the BS in Entrepreneurship (and minor) through Haub School of Business. Hands-on curriculum covering opportunity recognition, venture planning, networking, team building, and business fundamentals. Accelerated BS/MBA option available.
Linked programs: BS in Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurship Minor
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University of Virginia
UVA alumni angel investor group providing early-stage capital and mentorship to ventures with UVA connections. Network of accredited UVA alumni investors. Supports UVA-affiliated startups (founders, co-founders, or key team members who are UVA students, alumni, faculty, or staff…
Linked programs: CAV Angels
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Virginia Tech
Cybersecurity accelerator at VT. CATAPULT (university teams) and ASCEND (startups + faculty SMEs) tracks. Up to $75K per project. 5-month program: NSF I-Corps, business/legal workshops, pitch prep. Culminates at Accelerate Investor Conference in Arlington.
Linked programs: CCI Accelerator
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Wake Forest University
**Source:** https://entrepreneurship.wfu.edu/ **Notes:** Main page for the Center for Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University.
Linked programs: Center for Entrepreneurship
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Official CIE homepage. Central entrepreneurship hub at HU. Serves underserved communities (women, minorities, disadvantaged) and Central PA entrepreneurs. Offers incubator, launchU competition, workshops, Side Hustle School, Small Business Accelerator, Military Accelerator, and…
Linked programs: Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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George Mason University
Located in Costello College of Business at George Mason University. Established 2014. Key programs: Patriot Pitch Competition ($60K in 2026), Patriot Ventures Program, SOAR Initiative, RISE Program, WISE Program, Mason Korea programs.
Linked programs: Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Mason Enterprise
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Swarthmore College
Official homepage of the Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) at Swarthmore College. Describes CIL as the central hub for innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship programming. Includes links to all signature programs, funding opportunities, and contact information.
Linked programs: Center for Innovation and Leadership
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Northeastern University
Northeastern University coverage linked to Northeastern University.
Linked programs: Center for Research Innovation (CRI) · CRI Spark Fund
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Carnegie Mellon University
Official CTTEC page. CMU's technology transfer office facilitating movement of research to marketplace. 2021-2025 metrics: 47 spin-off companies, 941 licenses/options/agreements, $109.14M licensing income. ~220 technologies available on Flintbox. Dedicated licensing managers for…
Linked programs: Center for Technology Transfer and Enterprise Creation (CTTEC)
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Drexel University
Official Close School homepage. Nation's first dedicated school of entrepreneurship. Founded 2013 via $12.5M gift. #2 Mid-Atlantic, #20 nationally for undergraduate entrepreneurship (Princeton Review 2026). Offers BA/BS, MS, graduate minor, and certificates. Concentrations: Soci…
Linked programs: Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Official CIE Incubator page. Physical incubator at Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg. Houses 11 startup founders. Provides workspace, mentoring, and investor/advisor connections.
Linked programs: CIE Incubator
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
News article announcing 5th annual Small Business Accelerator Program. Free program in partnership with M&T Bank. Provides mentorship, training, and up to $5,000 pitch prize.
Linked programs: CIE Small Business Accelerator
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Swarthmore College
Official CIL funding page describing three student funding programs: CIL Summer Fund ($6,000 stipend for innovation internships), CIL Design and Development Fund (conference/prototyping grants), and CIL Venture Fund (at least $6,000 stipend for active ventures). Includes eligibi…
Linked programs: CIL Venture Fund · CIL Summer Fund
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Carnegie Mellon University
Central hub page listing all funding and program resources under the Swartz Center. Categorizes programs into Idea Stage (Gebhardt Sandbox, Beyond 2% Fund, Spark Grants), Competitions (McGinnis, Social Enterprise Prize), and Later Stage (VentureBridge, Tartan Entrepreneurs Fund).
Linked programs: Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship · VentureBridge
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Carnegie Mellon University
Official Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship homepage. Founded 2016 via $31M gift from Jim Swartz (Accel Partners co-founder). Central entrepreneurship hub at CMU. Lists VentureBridge, McGinnis Venture Competition ($375K), Tartan Entrepreneurs Fund, Spark Grants, ICF, Deep Tech V…
Linked programs: Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship · VentureBridge
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Connecticut College
Connecticut College Alumni Entrepreneurs web hub. Profiles multiple alumni founders, references Forbes #16 ranking (2015), promotes Launch student organization, and invites alumni entrepreneurs to share stories.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Value and Change Pathway
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Connecticut College
Official Connecticut College page for the Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Value and Change Pathway within the Connections curriculum. Describes the Thematic Inquiry course as a "rigorous startup incubator program" with lab sessions from reSet (Hartford incubator) and alumni…
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Value and Change Pathway
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West Chester University
Official Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center page. Documents mission, location, contact (Patricia Diggin, Executive Director), primary goals, and sub-programs (Innovation Fund, Entrepreneurship Minor, Women's Entrepreneurship, Programs).
Linked programs: Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center
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Northeastern University
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Linked programs: CRI Spark Fund
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Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU's interdisciplinary hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Coordinates Venture Creation University strategy. Offers workshops, design thinking courses, micro-credentials, Venture Creation Certificate. Operates Shift Retail Lab. Hosts biannual Demo Day pitch competition (Ca…
Linked programs: da Vinci Center for Innovation
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Wake Forest University
**Source:** https://entrepreneurship.wfu.edu/co-curricular-opportunities/deacon-springboard/ **Notes:** Early-stage accelerator at Wake Forest.
Linked programs: Deacon Springboard
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute coverage linked to Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Linked programs: WPI i3 Lab Demo Day
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology coverage linked to Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Linked programs: Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation
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Olin College of Engineering
Olin College of Engineering coverage linked to Olin College of Engineering.
Linked programs: Design Justice Studio
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University of Maryland, College Park
# Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship Award-winning entrepreneurship hub in the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Runs Pitch Dingman Competition ($170K+ prizes), Dingman Launchpad (high school program), Terp Marketplace, Dingman Venture Capital Group (launched Jan 2026)…
Linked programs: Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship
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Drexel University
Official Applied Innovation page. Drexel's technology transfer office. Two teams: IP & Agreements, Industry Engagement. Annual output: 50-60 invention disclosures, 10 licenses, 2-3 startups. Also manages Coulter-Drexel Translational Research Partnership ($20M) and NSF I-Corps.
Linked programs: Drexel Applied Innovation — Technology Transfer
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Drexel University
Official Drexel Startups Fund page. Pitch competition hosted by Baiada Institute. Up to $25,000 awarded per cycle. Non-dilutive prizes. Fall and Spring cycles. Finalists undergo 6-10 week due diligence by student teams before Selection Committee presentation.
Linked programs: Drexel Startups Fund
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Drexel University
Official Innovation Fund page. Evergreen venture fund acting as "friends and family investor." $150,000 per startup, up to 4 startups per year. 3 cohorts completed, 6 companies funded. Next round: Summer/Fall 2026. Also provides experiential VC learning for students.
Linked programs: Drexel University Innovation Fund (DUIF)
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Lafayette College
Official Dyer Center homepage. Central entrepreneurship hub at Lafayette College. Three pillars: Get Inspired, Build Knowledge, Take Action. Key programs: Venture Studio, Berg Summer Accelerator, Big Idea Competition, DYER Fellowship, makerspace, grants.
Linked programs: Dyer Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Lafayette College
Official DYER Fellowship page. Four-year program for incoming first-year students. Focus on first-generation and underrepresented students. Monthly stipend. $4,000 junior-year venture investment.
Linked programs: DYER Fellowship
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Lafayette College
Official Venture Studio page. Rolling admission for all students. Dyer Venture Funding up to $3,000 for prototyping, research, materials, marketing. Limited IP commercialization funding available.
Linked programs: Dyer Venture Studio
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Wake Forest University
**Source:** https://events.wfu.edu/event/entrepalooza-demo-day **Notes:** Annual celebration of entrepreneurship.
Linked programs: Entrepalooza
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Morgan State University
EDAC provides community and student entrepreneurial support under the Office of the Provost. 20+ years of service with 1,233 entrepreneurs served, 373 students served, and 16 Nunn Perry Awards. Programs include Blackstone LaunchPad, WOMEN (Women Owned & Managed Enterprise Networ…
Linked programs: Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center
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Olin College of Engineering
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Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Across the Curriculum
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Wake Forest University
**Source:** https://entrepreneurship.wfu.edu/minor-in-entrepreneurship/ **Notes:** Academic program details.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Minor
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Lehigh University
Official Eureka! Venture Program page. Multi-stage program from Idea Bounce through Pitch Nights to Grand Prize Competition. Grant-based funding, no equity. Open to all Lehigh students.
Linked programs: Eureka! Venture Program
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University of South Carolina
The Faber Entrepreneurship Center is the academic entrepreneurship hub within USC's Darla Moore School of Business. It houses the B.S. in Entrepreneurship degree program, runs the USC Proving Ground pitch competition, operates the STRIVE program for student entrepreneurs, and ho…
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Johns Hopkins University
**URL:** https://ventures.jhu.edu/programs-services/fastforward/ **Capture date:** 2026-06-24 **Method:** Web fetch Physical incubator for JHU-affiliated tech startups. Two locations: FastForward 1812 (flagship, near medical campus, 17,000 sq ft startup labs + 8,000 sq ft hub +…
Linked programs: FastForward Incubator · Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
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Howard University
# Founders On The Yard Demo Day Student-led accelerator and Demo Day connecting HBCU founders to Silicon Valley. Inaugural cohort 2026. Supported by Microsoft, Google, B Capital, Breakthrough Ventures. Demo Day at Plug and Play Tech Center. Focus on AI SaaS, developer tools, fin…
Linked programs: Founders On The Yard
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University of Virginia
Center at McIntire School of Commerce, established 2008 by Mark E. Galant. Key programs: Galant Challenge ($37M+ deployed since 2012, year-round seed/early-stage capital), Founders Forum, competitions (E-Cup), speakers/workshops. Student groups: Forge, Virginia Venture Fund, SEE…
Linked programs: Galant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Georgetown University
# Georgetown Entrepreneurship Homepage Central hub for Georgetown's entrepreneurship ecosystem. Houses all student and alumni programming. $1B raised by Georgetown startups in last 5 years, $20M+ in startup funding. Resources: courses, pitch competitions, mentorship, alumni reso…
Linked programs: Georgetown Entrepreneurship
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Georgetown University
# Georgetown Startup Accelerator (GSA) 9-week remote accelerator for Georgetown alumni. No equity, no cash funding. $500 participation fee. 1:1 mentorship, weekly workshops, Demo Day. Requires alumni founder and MVP. Fall 2022 cohort included 10 startups.
Linked programs: Georgetown Startup Accelerator
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Georgetown University
# Georgetown Tech Ventures (GTV) Research translation program. EDA Build to Scale grant ($1.5M total). Services: outreach, training, mentorship, startup support. Includes Startup Advisors, IMPACT @ Georgetown, BHI partnership.
Linked programs: Georgetown Tech Ventures
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Linked programs: Goat Impact Summer Accelerator (GISA)
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute coverage linked to Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Linked programs: GOAT Tank
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George Washington University
# GW New Venture Competition GW's flagship annual pitch competition. 18-year history, 4,000+ students served, $2M+ awarded. 2026: $400K+ total prizes, $157K cash. 6 tracks. Ranked #1 collegiate competition. Open to all GW students, faculty, staff, alumni.
Linked programs: GW New Venture Competition · GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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George Washington University
# GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Homepage Central hub for GWU's entrepreneurship ecosystem. Three-phase Innovator's Journey (Educate → Train → Incubate). Key metrics: 10K+ participants served, 4K+ teams represented, $1.8B follow-on financing. Programs include Innov…
Linked programs: GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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George Washington University
# GW OIE Programs Page Three-phase Innovator's Journey: Educate (Mentorship, ILI webinar, Innovator's Academy, Classroom Modules, Pitch George), Train (Mentorship, Innovator's Academy, NVC, Lean Startup Short Course, I-Corps), Incubate (Mentorship, Industry Advisory Panels, SBIR…
Linked programs: GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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George Washington University
# GW OIE Student Resources Student programs by stage: Getting Started (Mentorship, ILI Webinar, Innovator's Academy 101, Classroom Modules, Pitch George), Building An Idea (Mentorship, Innovator's Academy 102, NVC, Lean Startup Short Course), Getting Serious (Mentorship, I-Corps…
Linked programs: GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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George Washington University
# GW TCO Funding and Support TCO funding: Technology Maturation Awards (up to $50K, proof-of-concept/prototyping), TCO Innovation Competition ($2.5K-$10K). OIE programs: I-Corps at GW (NSF, $50K), New Venture Competition (up to $500K). SBIR/STTR federal funding ($200K-$3M).
Linked programs: Technology Maturation Awards · GW Technology Commercialization Office
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George Washington University
# GW Technology Commercialization Office Central tech transfer office for GWU. Executive Director: Brian Coblitz. FY23 metrics: $1M gross licensing income, 58 inventions submitted, 29 US patents issued, ranked 26th among US universities for issued patents per research expenditur…
Linked programs: GW Technology Commercialization Office
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Harvard University
--- title: Harvard Innovation Labs source_type: website url: https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/ description: Harvard Innovation Labs central website - ecosystem for all 13 Harvard schools, 3 labs (i-lab, Launch Lab, Life Lab) --- # Harvard Innovation Labs
Linked programs: Harvard Innovation Labs
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Harvard University
--- title: Harvard Office of Technology Development source_type: website url: https://otd.harvard.edu/ description: Harvard's tech transfer and commercialization office --- # Harvard Office of Technology Development (OTD)
Linked programs: Office of Technology Development
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Saint Joseph's University
Official Haub Innovation Center page. Describes the Center as the on-campus incubator within the Haub School of Business. Offers workshops (Design Thinking with SAP, VR/AR/MR), UN SDG projects, mentoring from subject-matter experts, and venture support.
Linked programs: Haub Innovation Center
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Morgan State University
HBCU Startup Scholars Program provides $10,000 scholarships to Black student entrepreneurs along with resources and support. Administered by the Morgan Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center. Part of a broader program portfolio including Start A Business, Leadership Circles, and B…
Linked programs: HBCU Startup Scholars
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Harvard University
--- title: HBS New Venture Competition source_type: website url: https://www.hbs.edu/newventurecompetition description: HBS annual pitch competition --- # HBS New Venture Competition (NVC)
Linked programs: HBS New Venture Competition
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Howard University
# Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship National consortium and resource hub for HBCU entrepreneurship. Founded 2021 with $16.8M PNC grant. Serves 101+ HBCUs through 4 regional hubs. Programs: Startup Scholars ($10K), Faculty Fellows ($10K), HBCU Consultin…
Linked programs: Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship
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Howard University
# Howard University Innovation Hub DC's first inclusive co-working Innovation Hub. Partnership between Howard University and District of Columbia. 8,160 sq ft, 60 workstations, 11 open offices, 4 private offices, 5 classrooms, event space. Free WiFi. Completed 2017.
Linked programs: Howard University Innovation Hub
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Howard University
# Howard University Technology Transfer Technology Transfer office (tech|HU) under Office of Research. Staff: Sandra Richardson (AVP), Adia Burriss Coleman (Director), Troy Duffie (Associate Director). Manages IP capture, patent prosecution, licensing, commercialization. Part of…
Linked programs: Howard University Technology Transfer
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Howard University
# HU Empower Business Pitch Competition Annual Howard University student business pitch competition. 2026 competition: over $50,000 in funding. Presented by PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship. Multi-industry participation.
Linked programs: HU Empower Business Pitch Competition · Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Linked programs: i3 Lab (Ideate, Innovate, Incubate)
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University of South Carolina
IdeaLabs is a wet lab facility operated by USC's Office of Economic Engagement, providing low-cost leasable wet lab space for small businesses in South Carolina. It is the only ready-built leasable wet lab space available in Columbia. Lab sizes range from 265 to 600 square feet…
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Temple University
Official IEI competitions page listing three main programs: Ideas & Impact Challenge (workshops + pitch with innovative/social impact tracks), Be Your Own Boss Bowl (flagship annual business plan competition), and Innovative Idea Competition (early-stage idea). Also links to 181…
Linked programs: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI) · Be Your Own Boss Bowl (BYOBB)
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Villanova University
Official program page for the IIE Innovation Fund and Small Business Fund, providing multi-phase grant funding for Villanova-affiliated ventures.
Linked programs: IIE Innovation Fund and Small Business Fund
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Pennsylvania State University
Official Inc.U Competition page. Undergraduate pitch competition. $30K total: 1st $15K, 2nd $10K, 3rd $5K, Startup Spark $1K. 2026 winners: SlammedU (1st, $15K), Now You Know (2nd, $10K), The Eleventh Round (3rd, $5K), Pillar Cabins (Spark, $1K). No equity taken.
Linked programs: Inc.U Competition
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Linked programs: i3 Lab (Ideate, Innovate, Incubate)
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Villanova University
Official page for Villanova's Innovation and Technology Transfer office, managed through L2C Partners under the Vice Provost for Research.
Linked programs: Innovation and Technology Transfer
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Temple University
Official iNest page under OVPR. Documents 8,000+ sq ft innovation center at 3223 N. Broad St. for research-based innovation development. Three pillars: Innovate, Incubate, Collaborate. Contact: J. Todd Abrams, Executive Director.
Linked programs: Innovation Nest (iNest)
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Linked programs: i3 Lab (Ideate, Innovate, Incubate)
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Villanova University
Official homepage of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), the central entrepreneurship hub at Villanova University. Provides overview of competitions, venture resources, immersion programs, academic programs, and impact metrics.
Linked programs: Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Pennsylvania State University
Official Invent Penn State homepage. $30M university-wide innovation initiative. Coordinates Inc.U Competition, LaunchBox Network, Summer Founders, I-Corps, Startup Leadership Network, Alumni Entrepreneurs Network, Brand Academy, Startup Week, Venture & IP Conference.
Linked programs: Invent Penn State
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Saint Joseph's University
Official Inventions and Discoveries page. SJU's formal technology transfer/commercialization program, primarily leveraging IP from the 2022 USciences merger. ~18 technologies listed for licensing across drug delivery, oncology, nanotechnology, food science, and neurological diso…
Linked programs: SJU Commercialization Program
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Thomas Jefferson University
Official homepage of Jefferson Innovation, the university-wide innovation pillar. Describes the innovation ecosystem including education, community programs (SPARK, JA
Linked programs: Jefferson Innovation and Ventures
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Thomas Jefferson University
Official homepage of Jefferson Ventures, the central point of engagement for Jefferson innovators and external partners. Provides the strongest evidence for TJU's commercialization infrastructure with specific metrics.
Linked programs: Jefferson Innovation and Ventures
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Johns Hopkins University
# Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) Central tech transfer and commercialization office. 2,000+ technologies for licensing, 130+ commercial startups, $4.8B venture funding raised, 43,000 sq ft incubator space, 70+ active research collaborations. Houses FastForward incubato…
Linked programs: Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
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Virginia Tech
Monthly micro-grant pitch events for Incubator students. Up to $2,500 in equity-free scholarship awards per event total ($500 max per team). Milestone funding distributed across top teams. Rolling applications via StartupTree.
Linked programs: KickStart VT
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Harvard University
--- title: "Launch Lab X: Harvard Alumni Accelerator" source_type: website url: https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/labs/alumni-launch-lab/llx description: 8-month online accelerator for Harvard alumni founders --- # Launch Lab X (LLX)
Linked programs: Launch Lab X
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Pennsylvania State University
Official LaunchBox & Innovation Network directory. 24 innovation spaces across Pennsylvania. FY 2023-24: 1,356 entrepreneurs supported, 3,274 students engaged.
Linked programs: LaunchBox & Innovation Network
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William & Mary
Launchpad program page. Co-working incubator and entrepreneurial home base for Greater Williamsburg region. Partnership between City of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and William & Mary. Membership at $135/month includes weekday coworking (9am-5pm), 10 hrs/month c…
Linked programs: Launchpad Incubator
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Official launchU page. 7th annual Shark Tank-style competition. Open globally to high school and college students. 2026: 10 finalists, $3,500 Best Overall + incubation. Also confirmed via news articles.
Linked programs: launchU Startup Competition
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Drexel University
Official Baiada Institute page. Founded 2001 as Baiada Center, upgraded to Institute 2012. Integral part of Close School. Provides incubation space, advising/mentoring, pitch competitions, StartupTree platform, and Starter's Review blog.
Linked programs: Laurence A. Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship
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Lehigh University
Official Lehigh Venture Studio page. New initiative (2026) between Office of Entrepreneurship and Office of Research/Technology Transfer. Commercializes Lehigh-owned IP into scalable startup packages.
Linked programs: Lehigh Venture Studio
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Lehigh University
Official Lehigh Ventures Lab page. Accelerator for advanced-stage Lehigh founders. Rolling applications, 6-12 months. No cost, funding available. Includes Milestone Accelerator with quarterly deadlines.
Linked programs: Lehigh Ventures Lab
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Georgetown University
# Leonsis Venture Lab Co-working space for Georgetown alumni entrepreneurs at WeWork, 200 Mass Ave NW, DC. Hot desk $275/month, dedicated desk $375/month. $5M gift from Ted Leonsis. 60+ Hoyas supported since 2018. Coaches, investor events, partner discounts.
Linked programs: Leonsis Venture Lab
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University of South Carolina
The M.S. in Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering is a one-year graduate program at USC's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. It is the only graduate program in South Carolina that blends technical and business skills for entrepreneurship. The 30-cre…
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Linked programs: Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
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University of Maryland, College Park
# Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) Technology entrepreneurship institute founded 1985. Offers entrepreneurship courses and online master's programs. Houses Mtech Ventures incubator. $3.6B+ economic impact. Top university for entrepreneurs (PitchBook). Notable spi…
Linked programs: Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute
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George Mason University
Central umbrella for entrepreneurship and economic development at George Mason University under the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Impact. ~200 people providing "No Wrong Door" approach. Core areas: Incubate (5 Enterprise Center locations), Accelerate (ICAP, CCI, NI…
Linked programs: Mason Enterprise
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George Mason University
5 physical incubator and co-working spaces across Northern Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, Herndon, others). 130+ offices and desks available. Features: flexible leases, free business counseling, funding opportunities, networking events, group health insurance, payroll support, ac…
Linked programs: Mason Enterprise Centers
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Northeastern University
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Linked programs: McCarthy(s) Venture Mentoring Network (VMN)
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Carnegie Mellon University
Official McGinnis Venture Competition page. Flagship student pitch competition at CMU. 2026 total: $125K cash + $250K AWS credits = $375K total prize package. New David and Lindsay Morgenthaler Prize ($50K). 70% increase in entries. Final round attended by Pittsburgh Mayor, Coun…
Linked programs: McGinnis Venture Competition
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University of South Carolina
The McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise is USC's interdisciplinary entrepreneurship center, named after Bob McNair (leading businessman, sportsman, philanthropist, and USC alum). It operates on an Aspire -> Learn -> Act framework, hosts the Carolina Entrepre…
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Northeastern University
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Linked programs: Michael J. and Ann Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship Education
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Linked programs: MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Linked programs: MIT delta v
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Linked programs: MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Linked programs: MIT Technology Licensing Office (TLO)
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Linked programs: MIT Venture Mentoring Service (VMS)
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George Mason University
Mason Innovation Exchange (MIX) innovation hub combining makerspace, media lab, and startup incubator in Horizon Hall, Fairfax Campus. Incubator offers dedicated workspace, mentors-in-residence, conference rooms, pitch coaching. Requires completion of MIX Student Innovators Laun…
Linked programs: MIX Incubator
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Pennsylvania State University
Philanthropic investment fund for Penn State technology-based startups. $50K-$100K early-stage investments. Evergreen model. Managed by OEC Director Steve Carpenter. Founding gift from Dr. Richard Gottscho.
Linked programs: Momentum Fund
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Morgan State University
Central entrepreneurship hub in the Graves School of Business & Management. Mission: address disparities in business ownership among people of color through research, education, and expanded access. Supported by PNC Foundation via Howard University. Part of the Howard University…
Linked programs: Morgan Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
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Northeastern University
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Linked programs: Mosaic — Northeastern's Network of Builders & Leaders
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University of Maryland, College Park
# Mtech Ventures Incubator Physical incubator for tech-based startups. 10,873 sq ft, 10 labs, 9 offices at 4467 Technology Drive. Wet labs, mentoring, I-Corps support, SBIR/STTR assistance, IP/corporate law access. 3-year residency. Requires UM Ventures IP license.
Linked programs: Mtech Ventures Incubator · Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute
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Pennsylvania State University
Official Nittany AI Challenge page. Multi-phase annual AI competition. Prototype phase ($300/team to 15 teams), MVP phase, Pitch phase with $29K in final awards. 2026 winners: CrashAI (1st $5,500), additional prizes. 117 students from 12 colleges. Housed in College of IST.
Linked programs: Nittany AI Challenge
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Northeastern University
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Linked programs: Northeastern University Center for Entrepreneurship Education (NUCEE)
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George Mason University
Mason is part of the NSF I-Corps Mid-South Region Hub (established 2023), led by Vanderbilt. Hub spans 4 states: Vanderbilt, GMU, UVA, UT Knoxville, Tennessee State, Meharry Medical College, Jackson State, UK, and U of Louisville. Mason trains up to 30 Site Teams/year. Teams: en…
Linked programs: NSF I-Corps at George Mason University
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Northeastern University
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Linked programs: NSF I-Corps at Northeastern University
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Pennsylvania State University
Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization leads Penn State's entrepreneurship and economic development programs, manages startup portfolio, administers Invent Penn State, and manages LaunchBox & Innovation Network. Under Office of the Senior Vice President for Research.
Linked programs: Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
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University of South Carolina
The Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) is USC's central hub for industry partnerships, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurial support. It manages the Technology Commercialization Office, IdeaLabs wet lab facility, the USC/Columbia Technology Incubator (The MIX), and…
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Lehigh University
Official Lehigh entrepreneurship homepage. Office of Entrepreneurship is central coordinating hub. Baker Institute is student-facing center. Programs include Eureka!, Hatchery, LehighSiliconValley, Design Thinking, Ventures Lab, Venture Studio.
Linked programs: Lehigh Office of Entrepreneurship
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Georgetown University
# Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) Central tech transfer office. 250 portfolio technologies, 610 patents/applications, 86 licenses/options. Manages IP, licensing, startup formation. Houses GTV and Evergreen Gap Fund ($100K/project).
Linked programs: Office of Technology Commercialization
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Linked programs: Office of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OTIE)
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George Mason University
Bridges Mason researchers and industry. Located in Merten Hall, Suite 3100, Fairfax Campus. Services: patent/trademark/copyright filings, IP portfolio management, licensing negotiations, startup venture guidance for faculty/students, federal compliance. Works with MIX, I-Corps,…
Linked programs: Office of Technology Transfer
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Lehigh University
Official Lehigh OTT page. Technology transfer office handling patents, licensing, industry partnerships, and startup creation.
Linked programs: Lehigh Office of Technology Transfer
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Morgan State University
The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) manages Morgan State's intellectual property portfolio, patent filings, licensing, and technology commercialization. Innovation Works (I-Works) initiative translates innovation into economic development and jobs. OTT offers I-GAP Grants fo…
Linked programs: Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation Works
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Harvard University
--- title: Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab source_type: website url: https://www.hbs.edu/about/campus-and-culture/campus-built-on-philanthropy/pagliuca-harvard-life-lab description: Wet lab incubator for life sciences/biotech startups --- # Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab
Linked programs: Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab
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Swarthmore College
Comprehensive historical record of SwatTank participants from 2015 through 2025. Documents winning teams, venture descriptions, team member names, and class years. Key ventures: CHIBEES (2025), NudgeBudge (2024), SQUAD (2023), Shelf (2018).
Linked programs: SwatTank
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Johns Hopkins University
# Pava Center Student Accelerator Programs Pava Center student accelerators: Kindling (pre-accelerator, entry-level, $700/$500/$300 prizes), Spark (early-stage, 9 weeks, up to $2K awards, 50+ teams per showcase), Fuel (later-stage, semester, up to $15K awards, $1K entry + $4K co…
Linked programs: Pava Center Student Accelerators (Kindling, Spark, Fuel) · Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship
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Johns Hopkins University
# Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship Homepage Central hub for JHU student, alumni, and community entrepreneurship located in Baltimore's Remington neighborhood. Open 10am-10pm, 7 days/week. Houses Kindling, Spark, Fuel accelerators, Social Innovation Lab, Summer Incub…
Linked programs: Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship
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Bucknell University
Official PGCEI page. Cross-college center of excellence, founded 2024. Provides seed funding grants, Campus Shop retail space, alumni mentor matching, BizPitch competition, makerspaces, Nifty Idea Fund (up to $500), workshops. Director: Erin Jablonski. Location: Taylor Hall, Sec…
Linked programs: Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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University of Maryland, College Park
# Pitch Dingman Competition UMD's annual venture competition, 11th year in 2026. $170K+ total prize pool across 4 tracks: Luby Idea (fall), Quattrone Tech ($25K grand prize), Main Street, and Alumni tracks. Open to UMD students and alumni. 2025: 97+ venture applications. Finals…
Linked programs: Pitch Dingman Competition · Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship
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George Washington University
# Pitch George Competition Annual fall elevator pitch competition hosted by Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE). Up to $10,000 in startup funding. Open to all GW schools. Prepares students for spring New Venture Competition.
Linked programs: Pitch George · GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Howard University
# PitchHU Incubator Program Incubator program for idea-stage and early-stage businesses. Partnership with Office of Research, FISERV, humble ventures. 5 cohorts, 100+ businesses, 200+ applicants. $180K+ non-dilutive grants awarded. $30K Back2Business grants. Up to $35K in prizes.
Linked programs: PitchHU Incubator
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Harvard University
--- title: President's Innovation Challenge source_type: website url: https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/presidents-innovation-challenge description: Harvard's flagship venture competition, $500K+ in prizes --- # President's Innovation Challenge
Linked programs: President's Innovation Challenge
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Virginia Tech
Roanoke-based regional accelerator founded 2017. Four levels: Ecosystem Navigator, On-RAMP (pre-accelerator), RAMP In-Residence (12-week, $20K equity-free seed, office space, GAN membership), Exit RAMP (investment series). 61+ companies accelerated, $28M+ raised, 850+ jobs creat…
Linked programs: RAMP — Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program
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William & Mary
Research Innovation & Commercialization Office (RICO) startup formation page. W&M's technology transfer office, led by Jason McDevitt (single-person office). Supports startup ventures formed around core W&M technologies. Provides guidance on technology development, business deve…
Linked programs: Research Innovation & Commercialization Office
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Harvard University
--- title: Rock Venture Catalyst source_type: website url: https://www.hbs.edu/entrepreneurship/mba/rock-venture-catalyst description: Summer program for HBS MBAs (formerly Rock Summer Fellows) --- # Rock Venture Catalyst
Linked programs: Rock Venture Catalyst
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William & Mary
Rocket Pitch program page. Biweekly 4-minute pitch competition for W&M undergraduate and graduate students. Takes place every other Friday at 12PM at the Hub. Pitches cover Problem, Market, Competitive Landscape, and Solution. Weekly winners advance to Rocket Pitch Faceoff on De…
Linked programs: Rocket Pitch
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Northeastern University
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Linked programs: Roux Institute Entrepreneurship
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William & Mary
Seed Fund program page. Phased micro-grant program for student ventures. Phase 1: Exploration & Experimentation ($50-$100) for testing a single hypothesis or validating an idea. Phase 2: Prototyping & Development ($250-$500) for building MVP, customer discovery, or pitch develop…
Linked programs: Seed Fund
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Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU student and alumni retail testing space. Real-world product validation, customer feedback, market testing. Located at 1235 W Broad St, Richmond. Also hosts da Vinci Center events and Demo Day.
Linked programs: Shift Retail Lab
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Bucknell University
Official SBDC page. One of 15 PA SBDC centers. Provides free consulting, workshops, manufacturing innovation, licensing guidance. Serves 6 PA counties. Runs the BizPitch competition. Director: Steven Stumbris. Located in Dana Engineering Building.
Linked programs: Bucknell Small Business Development Center · Bucknell BizPitch Competition
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West Chester University
Official Social Innovation Competition site. $5,000 total prize package. Open to WCU students, alumni, faculty, staff. Must address UN Sustainable Development Goals. Hosted by Cottrell Center, Office of Sustainability, Center for Civic Engagement & Social Impact, PRME. Gold Spon…
Linked programs: West Chester Social Innovation Competition
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Johns Hopkins University
# Social Innovation Lab (SIL) 6-month social venture accelerator (Jan-June) for mission-driven for-profit and nonprofit ventures. Open to JHU and Baltimore community (no JHU affiliation required). 15-member cohort. $5,000 grant stipend + $15,000 cohort prize. Weekly sessions, mo…
Linked programs: Social Innovation Lab
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University of Richmond
Spider Ventures student organization page. University of Richmond's student entrepreneurship club. Weekly meetups every Thursday 6-8pm at the Innovation Studio. President: Aaron Greenwood. Faculty mentor: Dale Fickett. Open to all UR students interested in entrepreneurship, inno…
Linked programs: Spider Ventures
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Morgan State University
URL: https://www.morgan.edu/innovation-and-entrepreneurship-center/programs Captured: 2026-06-24 The "Start A Business – Change Your Life Program" is offered through the Morgan Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center. It helps disadvantaged people create sustainable businesses as a…
Linked programs: Start A Business: Change Your Life Program
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Virginia Tech
Student startup incubator at Apex Center. Provides 24/7 co-working, milestone-based stipends, mentorship (student consultants, faculty, EIRs, venture mentors). Rolling admissions during fall/spring semesters. Any VT student team qualifies. Emphasis on validation before funding.
Linked programs: Startup Hokies Incubator · APEX Center for Entrepreneurs
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Bucknell University
Official StartUp Incubators page. Three coworking/office incubators run by SBDC: Startup Lewisburg, Startup Milton, Startup Danville (at DRIVE). Members include community founders, BizPitch winners, and faculty ventures. Lewisburg and Danville in Keystone Innovation
Linked programs: Bucknell StartUp Incubators · Bucknell Small Business Development Center
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Wake Forest University
**Source:** https://entrepreneurship.wfu.edu/co-curricular-opportunities/startup-lab/ **Notes:** For-credit startup accelerator at Wake Forest.
Linked programs: Startup Lab
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University of Maryland, College Park
# Startup Shell Student-run nonprofit incubator and co-working space. Founded 2012. 24/7 space at IDEA Factory. $100K+ founder resources. 600+ members, 300+ ventures, $2B+ venture value. Year-long membership cycle. Notable portfolio: Imperfect Foods, Ambrook, BloxBiz, Upright La…
Linked programs: Startup Shell
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University of Maryland, College Park
**URL:** https://innovate.umd.edu/resources/startupumd **Capture date:** 2026-06-24 **Method:** Web fetch Connects ventures with physical space and innovation districts in Greater College Park via Terrapin Development Company (TDC). Helps startups and innovative companies find b…
Linked programs: Startup UMD / Terrapin Development Company
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University of Richmond
Startup Virginia Idea Factory partnership page. Innovation Studio partners with Startup Virginia to offer Idea Factory program. Helps students build businesses based on customer insights rather than assumptions. Startup Virginia is a Richmond-based incubator supporting 90+ start…
Linked programs: Innovation Studio
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Georgetown University
# Georgetown Entrepreneurship Student Resources Comprehensive student resource guide. Pitch competitions: Bark Tank ($100K+), Entrepreneurship Challenge, Rocket Pitch ($2K), Global Social Innovation Lab, Health Pitch Challenge. Clubs: Georgetown Ventures, EVC Club, Entrepreneurs…
Linked programs: Georgetown Entrepreneurship · Bark Tank: The Leonsis Family Prize
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Pennsylvania State University
Official Summer Founders Program page. $15K equity-free grants for 13-week summer program at Happy Valley LaunchBox. 2026 teams: FitLifeAI, Now You Know, Vayla, Whirl Pong. Funded by donor contributions. No equity taken.
Linked programs: Summer Founders Program
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Johns Hopkins University
# Summer Incubator 6-week in-person summer program at Pava Center (Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm, 20 hrs/week). $4,500-$6,000 stipend per team. Workshops, mentorship, guest speakers, field trips, weekly meals. Open to JHU student innovators with any stage venture (idea to early product). Se…
Linked programs: Pava Center Summer Incubator
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Georgetown University
# Summer Launch Incubator (SLI) Student incubator program. $5,000 stipend per venture, 5-7 ventures per cohort, 7-week full-time program. In-person at Venture Lab. Led by Amy Millman. Exclusive access to Fall Rocket Pitch Competition. 2025 cohort: Aurora Biome, Doza, Thrippy, Fe…
Linked programs: Summer Launch Incubator · Georgetown Entrepreneurship
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William & Mary
Summer Venture Fund program page. 10-week summer program for W&M students offering equity-free funding up to $5,000. Includes dedicated mentorship, flexible workspace (remote or Hub coworking), expert-led activities including accountability sessions, founder 1:1s, weekly office…
Linked programs: Summer Venture Fund
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Swarthmore College
Official SFEP page describing the Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Students receive $6,000 summer funding for internships at local startup companies. Includes eligibility, timeline, and application instructions.
Linked programs: Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program
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Swarthmore College
Official SwatTank page documenting Swarthmore's annual pitch competition. Includes prize structure ($3,000 first, $1,000 second, $250 third, $500 Audience Choice), 2026 winners, bootcamp schedule, mentorship structure, and founder matching resources.
Linked programs: SwatTank
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University of South Carolina
The Technology Commercialization Office (TCO) is USC's primary technology transfer office. It manages invention disclosures, patents, and licensing for USC technologies. USC is a top 50 patent-producing university worldwide. TCO guides inventors through the process of Disclose -…
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Temple University
Official Temple Technology Commercialization page under OVPR. Documents support for IP protection, patenting, licensing, startup formation. Contact: Stephen Nappi, AVP of Technology Commercialization and Business Development.
Linked programs: Technology Commercialization Office
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Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU tech transfer and commercialization office. 90+ startups, 60 products to market, $45M+ licensing revenue, 324 licenses, 1,978 invention disclosures, 2,521 patents filed, 700+ industry engagements. Manages the VCU Startup Accelerator.
Linked programs: TechTransfer and Ventures
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Linked programs: The Engine
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University of Virginia
UVA's hub for student entrepreneurs. Located at 9 Elliewood Ave. Offers co-working space (Foundry Clubhouse), Elite Mentorship Program, Venture Analyst Program, workshops, and networking. Runs the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup ($200K+ total prizes) with Concept, Grand Prix, and Launc…
Linked programs: The Foundry · UVA Innovates
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William & Mary
Tribe Ventures Accelerator program page. Semester-based acceleration program for W&M students beyond idea stage. Includes $1,000 award, hot desk workspace, startup support from experienced entrepreneurs and mentors. Participants dedicate ~10 hrs/week to mentor office hours, cust…
Linked programs: Tribe Ventures Accelerator
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University of Maryland, College Park
# UM Ventures – College Park Joint tech transfer and commercialization initiative of UMD and UMB. Manages IP protection, licensing, startup formation. 110+ startups formed. $4.5M annual investments. EIR program supporting health tech commercialization.
Linked programs: UM Ventures – College Park
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University of Richmond
Innovation Studio competitions support page. Studio helps students apply to external competitions including: Accelerate DC, CEO Global Pitch Competition, VentureWell E-Team Program (up to $25,000), Baylor New Venture Competition, The Launch Place pitch competitions, TCU Values a…
Linked programs: Innovation Studio
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University of Richmond
Summer Incubator program page. 6-week, 240-hour summer program powered by partnership with Virginia's Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP). Uses Lean Launchpad methodology. Open to all majors. Fully remote. Accepted students receive $3,000 stipend. Students con…
Linked programs: Summer Incubator
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University of Virginia
Flagship annual student competition with $200K+ total prizes. 3 stages: Concept (fall, 4 tracks, $100K+ in-kind prizes), Grand Prix (year-long points), Launch (spring, $100K+ cash). Open to all UVA and UVA Wise students. Final event at Tom Tom Festival in Charlottesville.
Linked programs: UVA Entrepreneurship Cup · The Foundry
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University of Virginia
University-wide hub connecting all innovation and entrepreneurship resources across Grounds. Coordinates the Entrepreneurship Minor (pan-university), Foundry, and cross-school collaboration. Resources organized by stage: Spark, Build, Launch, Scale. Features UVA Makerspaces, i.L…
Linked programs: UVA Innovates
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University of Virginia
Bridges UVA research and marketplace. Tech transfer: patents, licensing, venture creation. Manages $10M LVG Seed Fund for early-stage UVA ventures. Runs I-Corps at UVA (NSF customer discovery) and Enterprise Studio (venture creation). Hosts SPARK Tank Competition. Notable ventur…
Linked programs: UVA Licensing and Ventures Group · LVG Seed Fund
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William & Mary
Venture Acceleration Program (VAP) page. 4-week cohort experience for regional entrepreneurs and W&M alumni with early customer traction. Hybrid format with weekly sessions. Up to $6,000 in cash and in-kind awards (varies by cohort). $135 application fee refunded as two months L…
Linked programs: W&M Entrepreneurship Hub
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Linked programs: Venture Catalyst Incubator (VCI)
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William & Mary
Venture Challenge Sprint (VCS) page. 3-week build program connecting W&M students with real startup challenges from Launchpad ventures. Working in small teams (2-3 students), participants partner directly with a regional venture to prototype, test, and refine solutions. 3 teams…
Linked programs: W&M Entrepreneurship Hub
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Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU strategic initiative providing entrepreneurship pathways to all students regardless of major. Leverages da Vinci Center as centralized interdisciplinary hub. Over 50% of students interested in starting a company; 15% already have.
Linked programs: da Vinci Center for Innovation
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Virginia Tech
Travel funding program for VT students admitted to external competitions and accelerators. Up to $500/individual, $2,500 max per concept per fiscal year. Past students placed at TechStars, Y-Combinator, GSEA, 20/20 Accelerator. On-campus programs not eligible.
Linked programs: Venture Founders
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Virginia Tech
Experienced entrepreneurs paired with student founders from Startup Hokies Incubator. Entry via Office Hours program. Alumni-entrepreneurs can volunteer as mentors. Contact: apexcenter@vt.edu.
Linked programs: APEX Center for Entrepreneurs
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Carnegie Mellon University
Official VentureBridge program page. Pre-seed fund and accelerator under Swartz Center. Two tracks: Fund ($25K-$50K investment) and Fellows (non-investment selective track). 12-week summer program, hybrid format. Office space in SF, NYC, or Pittsburgh. Benefits include cloud cre…
Linked programs: VentureBridge
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University of Virginia
Entrepreneurship program at UVA School of Engineering. Provides up to $1,000 in seed funding, mentorship, and training for engineering students, faculty, and staff at any stage of idea development. Supports hardware and software projects.
Linked programs: UVA Innovates
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Villanova University
Official page for the Villanova Entrepreneurs Capital Club, an alumni and community angel network supporting Villanova-related entrepreneurs.
Linked programs: Villanova Entrepreneurs Capital Club
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Virginia Tech
Research park established 1985 on 230 acres adjacent to VT. 230+ tenant companies, 3,500+ employees, 1.25M sq ft office/lab space. COgro co-working, biotech incubator, Entrepreneur Resource Center. Also locations in Newport News and Roanoke. Pitch Party partnership with Apex Cen…
Linked programs: Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center
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Virginia Tech
Campus-wide student pitch competition. $30,000 total prize pool. Three tracks: Serve (social impact), Innovate (technology), Inspire (creativity/community). Teams of 2-5. Top 5-6 pitch for grand prize; ~20 showcase teams get $500 each. Annual spring event at Creativity and Innov…
Linked programs: Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge
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Villanova University
Official program page for the Villanova Student Entrepreneurship Competition (VSEC), a semester-long, interdisciplinary student venture competition culminating at Pitch Day.
Linked programs: Villanova Student Entrepreneurship Competition
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Virginia Tech
Student-run entrepreneurship club, est. 2019. $9K provided to student entrepreneurs, 50+ concepts built, 7 startups generating revenue. Workshops, pitch competitions, buildathons, networking. Advisors include RAMP Executive Director John Hagy. Contact: eclubvt@gmail.com.
Linked programs: APEX Center for Entrepreneurs
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Wake Forest University
**Source:** https://school.wakehealth.edu/innovations **Notes:** Technology transfer and commercialization at WFU.
Linked programs: Wake Forest Innovations
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West Chester University
Official WCU Technology Transfer page under ORSP. Documents 7-step process from invention disclosure through PASSHE legal (provisional patent) and PSRF (marketing, licensing, royalty distribution). Contact: Cheryl Neale-McFall, Associate Provost for Research and Creative Activit…
Linked programs: WCU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs – Technology Transfer
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Yale University
Yale Ventures news on the 2024 Innovation Summit record attendance (2,200+) and Connecticut-scale entrepreneurship programming.
Linked programs: Yale Innovation Summit
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University of New Haven
UNewHaven blog coverage of the 2025 SMERD Pitch Competition with funding and mentoring for student ventures.
Linked programs: SMERD Pitch Competition
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Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac Today coverage of 2025 Spring Launchpad with $5K winner Electric Bike Active Safety System.
Linked programs: Spring Launchpad Pitch Competition
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Fairfield University
Fairfield University news announcing 2026 StartUp Showcase winners Leave It to Us and EviSyna from a ~$50K seed funding pool.
Linked programs: Fairfield StartUp Showcase
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Wesleyan University
Wesleyan news announcing 2026 New Venture Awards winners Sabi and HerWay Recruiting ($8K each).
Linked programs: Patricelli Center New Venture Awards
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Rowan University
AccelerateRU program page. Documents 2026 cohort (June 21 deadline), up to $5K non-equity seed funding, since May 2018, program structure, team bios, eligibility, and RIVF connection.
Linked programs: AccelerateRU
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University of Rochester
Five captures: Ain Center home page, Forbes Competition page (2026 winners, prizes, schedule), Mark Ain Competition page ($13.5K, 2025 winners, revenue restriction), e5 Program page (tuition-free fifth year), and Ain Center student incubator at NextCorps.
Linked programs: Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation · Mark Ain Business Model Competition
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University of Hartford
Official Barney School B.S. in Entrepreneurial Studies program page.
Linked programs: B.S. in Entrepreneurial Studies
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Syracuse University
Three captures: LaunchPad overview page (competitions, coaching, 10-year milestone), Impact Prize 2025 winners announcement ($15K, 7 ventures), and Whitman capstone competition coverage (59 teams, LaceMate winner).
Linked programs: Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries · LaunchPad Impact Prize
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University of Connecticut
Official CCEI homepage describing the center, all programs, Princeton Review Top 50 ranking (2026), GCEC award, and contact information.
Linked programs: Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI) · CCEI Summer Accelerator
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University of Connecticut
Full program page for CCEI Summer Accelerator with detailed eligibility, timeline, funding terms, cohort model, and alumni list.
Linked programs: CCEI Summer Accelerator
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Central Connecticut State University
CCSU news on the Applied Innovation Hub facility with XR lab and applied learning infrastructure.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Minor
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Central Connecticut State University
Official CCSU entrepreneurship minor program page.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Minor
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Monmouth University
# Center for Entrepreneurship — Monmouth University Source: https://www.monmouth.edu/entrepreneurship/ — captured 2026-06-23. Central entrepreneurship hub at Monmouth University. Director Alison Gilbert. Offers Personal Inc. Path, Business Impact Path, E-Lab Venture Development…
Linked programs: Center for Entrepreneurship
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The College of New Jersey
# Center for Innovation and Ethics — Official Site Source: https://businesscie.tcnj.edu/ — captured 2026-06-23. Interdisciplinary hub for ethical business innovation. Hosts talks, AI discussions, visiting scholars. Not a venture program but provides ecosystem depth. **Raw captur…
Linked programs: Center for Innovation and Ethics
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Official CUE page describing programs (trainings, funding connections, shared workspace, mentoring, consulting), ROC the Pitch competition details, and recent news.
Linked programs: Center for Urban Entrepreneurship · ROC the Pitch
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University of New Haven
UNewHaven news on Connecticut Invents partnership offering tuition scholarships and commercialization support for student inventors.
Linked programs: Connecticut Invents · The Elevation Center
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Rutgers University
Two captures: CUEED main page (center overview, EPI, UTAP, Exit to Win, iReady, NMSDC COECP, AirTrain Newark, NJ UEST programs) and UTAP specific page (2025 cohort, hybrid Demo Day). CUEED is the nation's first center integrating scholarly works with private capital for urban en…
Linked programs: CUEED Entrepreneurship Pioneers Initiative (EPI) · CUEED Urban Tech Accelerator Program (UTAP)
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Pratt Institute
Three captures: (1) Pratt Entrepreneurship main page describing the minor and mission, (2) research article "10 Things That Creative Entrepreneurs Should Know" by Peter Ragonetti, (3) ENPR-200 Entrepreneurship Mindset course catalog listing. Together confirm the minor's leadersh…
Linked programs: Design Entrepreneurship Minor
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University of New Haven
Official Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program page at UNewHaven's Pompea College of Business.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program
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Fairfield University
Official entrepreneurship minor page at Fairfield University's Dolan School of Business.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship Minor (Dolan School of Business)
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Fairfield University
Official Fairfield StartUp program page describing the year-long venture development process and Showcase pitch event.
Linked programs: Fairfield StartUp Showcase
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
# FDUPitch Rules & Digital Marketing and AI Innovation Challenge Source: https://www.fdu.edu/academics/colleges-schools/silberman/news-events/competitions/ — captured 2026-06-23. Official Silberman College competitions page documenting FDUPitch rules, deadlines (spring 2026: sub…
Linked programs: FDUPitch · Rothman Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Montclair State University
# Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation — Official Page Source: https://www.montclair.edu/entrepreneur/ — captured 2026-06-23. Central entrepreneurship hub at Montclair State University. Details mission, values, Ignite Entrepreneurs program, Montclair Starts Up even…
Linked programs: Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (FCE+I)
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Sacred Heart University
SHU news announcing inaugural Pioneer Pitch winners including Rodney Osumo's Immersive SHU Campus Map App.
Linked programs: Pioneer Pitch Competition
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University of Connecticut
Full program page for Get Seeded Pitch Nights with schedule, funding details, FAQ, and extensive previous winner lists (2018-2024).
Linked programs: Get Seeded Pitch Nights
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St. John's University
Single capture of the Global Entrepreneurship Development Program page under CCPS Innovation and Entrepreneurship section.
Linked programs: Global Entrepreneurship Development Program
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Seton Hall University
# Ten High School Entrepreneurs Compete for $50K in Pirates Pitch 2025 Source: https://www.shu.edu/business/news/ten-teens-compete-for-50k-in-seton-hall-pirates-pitch.html — captured 2026-06-23. 11th annual high school pitch competition. $50K+ in cash and scholarships. 320 appli…
Linked programs: Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Montclair State University
# Ignite Entrepreneurs Source: FCE+I homepage (https://www.montclair.edu/entrepreneur/) — captured 2026-06-23. 20-week hybrid entrepreneurship program with 1:1 mentorship, mastermind groups, and in-person events. Cohort 8 launching January 2027. Annual pitch competition offers u…
Linked programs: Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (FCE+I)
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University of Connecticut
Official Innovation Quest site with full program description, eligibility, workshop schedule, competition calendar, and past winner information.
Linked programs: Innovation Quest (iQ)
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Princeton University
Two captures: (1) article on 2024 IP Accelerator Fund awards — 7 projects, up to $100K each, covering breast milk preservation, agricultural biotech, sustainable flavors, shelf-stable drugs, nitrous oxide sensors, AI diagnostics, and evaporative cooling tiles; (2) 10-year annive…
Linked programs: Technology Licensing & New Ventures
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Official IPMO page describing technology transfer functions, licensing process, and named startup licensees (Falcon, Clerio Vision, VPG Medical).
Linked programs: Intellectual Property Management Office
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St. John's University
Three captures: JIC official competition page (prizes, schedule, judges, workstations), March 2025 news article on first-ever JIC (59 students, 20 teams, Virture winner), and December 2025 news article on second annual JIC (41+ students, 18 teams, PulmoHealth and Karina AI winne…
Linked programs: Johnny's Innovation Challenge · St. John's University Startup Incubator Program
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Princeton University
Keller Center programs page. Documents eLab Incubator (academic-year, Oct-Apr) and eLab Summer Accelerator (9-week intensive). Also lists Design for Impact, Innovation Forum, Tiger Challenge, and Student Project Funding. Confirms Keller Center as hub for entrepreneurship, design…
Linked programs: Keller Center eLab Summer Accelerator · Keller Center eLab Incubator
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
# FDU Launches Humanics Challenge Source: https://www.fdu.edu/news/fdu-launches-humanics-challenge/ — captured 2026-06-23. FDU launched Humanics Innovation Challenge November 2025 to integrate human and machine learning in healthcare. Seed gift of $200,000 from Dr. Stephen Klask…
Linked programs: Klasko Humanics Innovation Challenge
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Stevens Institute of Technology
# Launchpad@Stevens Source: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/undergraduate-studies/launchpad — captured 2026-06-23. Selective 12-month student startup incubator/accelerator. Director Dr. Mukundan Iyengar. $36M+ combined valuation, 20+ active incorporated initia…
Linked programs: Launchpad@Stevens
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Quinnipiac University
Official M&T Bank Center page — Quinnipiac's cross-campus entrepreneurship hub.
Linked programs: M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Spring Launchpad Pitch Competition
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The College of New Jersey
# Mayo Business Plan Competition — Official Site Source: https://mbpc.tcnj.edu/ — captured 2026-06-23. Official site for TCNJ's annual business plan competition. Documents $30K/$20K/$10K prizes, 2026 winners (Nari), 2025 winners (Juniper), and competition format. **Raw capture:*…
Linked programs: Mayo Business Plan Competition
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Stevens Institute of Technology
# NJ FAST Fintech Accelerator at Stevens Source: https://www.stevens.edu/news/stevens-to-host-nj-fast-fintech-accelerator — captured 2026-06-23. State-designated Strategic Innovation Center. Partnership: Stevens + NJEDA + Prudential + Plug and Play. Up to $1M equity investments…
Linked programs: NJ FAST Fintech Accelerator
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
CSE official homepage. Documents $10.4M in student startup investments (5 years), 32 entrepreneurship courses, Top 50 ranking, GEIR program, PEIRs, Pitch Hub, startup internships, Entrepreneurs Society club.
Linked programs: NJIT Center for Student Entrepreneurship
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
CSE resources page + NJBI
Linked programs: NJIT i-Corps (Northeast I-Corps Hub) · NJIT Highlanders Angel Network
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
NBMC official page and Lean Startup Summer Accelerator page. Documents 2025 cycle (17th year), $3K Innovation Acceleration Fellowships, eligibility, NAVC judging framework, and pathway to Hult Prize Nationals and Summer Accelerator ($25K value).
Linked programs: NJIT New Business Model Competition (NBMC) · NJIT Lean Startup Summer Accelerator
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Princeton University
Three captures: Office of Innovation homepage (mission, divisions, annual report), TLNV homepage (IP management, licensing, startup formation, Executives in Residence), and Faculty New Venture Assistance Fund funding page. Together cover Princeton's central innovation governance…
Linked programs: Princeton Office of Innovation · Technology Licensing & New Ventures
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Syracuse University
Single capture of OTT website documenting patent portfolio, licensing terms, spinout support, and recent patent issuances.
Linked programs: Syracuse University Office of Technology Transfer
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Syracuse University
Two captures: official program page (terms, $50K/yr, $5K grants, eligibility) and Fall 2025 awardees article (6 ventures, named recipients).
Linked programs: Orange Innovation Fund
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Official OSAT and RPI Ventures web pages describing the two-phase venture pathway, BrainTrust mentor network, Catalyst Fund, Venture Labs, The Bridge accelerator, and IPTL. Covers both the umbrella OSAT page and the detailed RPI Ventures page.
Linked programs: RPI Ventures (Office of Strategic Alliances and Translation) · The Bridge Accelerator
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Wesleyan University
Official Patricelli Center site — Wesleyan's entrepreneurship hub running New Venture Awards and grant programs.
Linked programs: Patricelli Center for Entrepreneurship · Patricelli Center New Venture Awards
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Sacred Heart University
Official Pioneer Pitch Competition page with eligibility, timeline, and program structure.
Linked programs: Pioneer Pitch Competition
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Montclair State University
# Pitch Day / Annual Student Pitch Competition Compiled from Instagram posts, flat file, and historical Montclair.edu pages. Documents $25K prize pool for 2026 Pitch Day, $80K historical Startup Montclair competition, $10K Ignite Entrepreneurs track, and non-equity award structu…
Linked programs: Pitch Day / Annual Student Pitch Competition
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Princeton University
Two captures: (1) E-Club site — student-run organization founded 1999, organizes TigerLaunch; (2) Princeton Alumni Angels LinkedIn — alumni angel network, 40+ companies backed since 2018.
Linked programs: Princeton Entrepreneurship Club
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Princeton University
Office of Innovation campus partner page. Premier incubator for tech/life science startups in New Jersey. Open to Princeton spinouts and regional startups. NJ Ignite program participant (state rent support). Contact: Michelle Roemer-Schoen.
Linked programs: Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs
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Quinnipiac University
Official Innovation Hub page describing Quinnipiac's incubator-style entrepreneurship space.
Linked programs: School of Business Innovation Hub
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Rutgers University
2020 RBS ecosystem article referencing the RBS Business Plan Competition with ~$45K total cash prizes. Current dedicated page not found for 2025-2026 — status needs verification.
Linked programs: RBS Business Plan Competition
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Official RPI Computer Science Department page describing RCOS as a student organization for open source software development, founded in 2007 with seed money from Sean O'Sullivan '85. Currently has 160+ student members.
Linked programs: Rensselaer Center for Open Source
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Yeshiva University
REI official page at Sy Syms. Documents the institute's programs: Dr. William Schwartz Business Plan Competition, YU Fast-Pitch Competition, Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program, Kukin CEO Lecture Series, and a planned Start-Up and Business Incubation Program.
Linked programs: Rennert Entrepreneurial Institute
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Rowan University
NVC & Expo official page. Documents $50K prize pool, $200K+ cumulative awarded, 4-phase structure, Expo with $7K pool, 65+ judges, stARTup Gallery, and RIVF/corporate sponsors.
Linked programs: Rohrer New Venture Competition & Expo
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
# Rothman Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship — FDU Source: https://support.fdu.edu/giving/cfr/recent-grant-support/rothman-institute-of-innovation-entrepreneurship/ — captured 2026-06-23. Nationally-ranked entrepreneurship institute within FDU's Silberman College of Busi…
Linked programs: Rothman Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Rowan University
Idea Challenge official page, supplemented by flat file data on Think It, Pitch It, RU Innovative Challenge, OTC, and I-Corps.
Linked programs: Rowan Idea Challenge
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Rowan University
RCIE official homepage. Documents central hub with 100+ annual events, high-intensity summer accelerator, multiple seed funding opportunities, partnership with Rowan Innovation Venture Fund ($25M).
Linked programs: Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE) · Rowan Innovation Venture Fund (RIVF)
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Rutgers University
Innovation Ventures official page and supporting evidence: tech transfer operations, 2026 Innovation Showcase (venture presentations), 2025-2026 Technology Transfer Traineeship, and 2023 NJASCU partnership. Spinout SubUAS presented at 2026 Venturium.
Linked programs: Rutgers Innovation Ventures
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Rutgers University
# Rutgers Ventures and UPitchNJ
Linked programs: ScarletPitch
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Rutgers University
IDEA program page for ScarletPitch 2026. Documents full competition details: timeline, prizes ($1,500/$1,000/$750/$250), eligibility, format, and pathway to UPitchNJ and Hult Prize.
Linked programs: ScarletPitch
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Seton Hall University
# Seton Hall Joins NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub Source: https://www.shu.edu/business/news/seton-hall-joins-nsf-innovation-corps-northeast-hub.html — captured 2026-06-23. First Associate member of NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub. Access to Propelus training ($1,500 stipend) and follow-on…
Linked programs: Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Two official Severino Center web pages captured via Defuddle: the home page (describing programs, I-Corps, competitions, events) and the "I Need Funding" page (detailing Catalyst Starter Funds, MVP Funds, Bridge Seed Funds, Faculty Translation Grants, Founder Fellowships, and Fa…
Linked programs: Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship · Rensselaer Business Model Competition
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Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart news on the SHU iHub Verizon partnership and West Campus innovation hub.
Linked programs: SHU iHub (West Campus)
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Official Simone Center homepage describing coaching, facilities, team building, Studio 930, competitions (RIT BMC, NYS BPC, NSF Deaf Innovation Challenge), and resources.
Linked programs: Albert J. Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Yale University
Yale SOM entrepreneurship news documenting 2026 Startup Yale prize winners including HAVN, PARTEE, and Comitia.
Linked programs: Startup Yale · Yale SOM Entrepreneurship Program
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Yale University
Official Startup Yale site describing the university's flagship multi-prize venture competition with ~$25K prizes per track.
Linked programs: Startup Yale
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Yale University
Startup Yale announcement of 2025 finalists and prize-track winners across multiple venture categories.
Linked programs: Startup Yale
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Stevens Institute of Technology
# Stevens Express Startup License & Innovation Access Source: https://www.stevens.edu/news/stevens-institute-of-technology-announces-two-new-programs-to-support — captured 2026-06-23. Two new programs (Feb 2026) from OTC/NV: Express Startup License (streamlined IP for startups)…
Linked programs: Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition
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University of New Haven
UNewHaven news release naming The Elevation Center, a 133K sq ft innovation hub with $10M+ investment.
Linked programs: The Elevation Center
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Princeton University
TigerLaunch website. World's largest student-run startup competition. Global participants. 2024: $60,000 in cash prizes + Howard Cox Prize. Non-dilutive. Past winners include CIMU, Admit Yogi, WaiveTheWait, Alto, LineLeap, Groover, Meetingbird, SwineTech.
Linked programs: TigerLaunch · Princeton Entrepreneurship Club
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Yale University
Official Tsai CITY homepage describing Yale's cross-campus student innovation hub, programming, mentoring, and funding tracks.
Linked programs: Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale · Startup Yale
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University of Connecticut
Official TCS homepage with key metrics, services overview, and links to TIP incubator, startup support, and licensing.
Linked programs: UConn Technology Commercialization Services (TCS) · UConn Technology Incubation Program (TIP)
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University of Hartford
UHart Unotes page for Spring Pitch Competition with up to $1,500 in cash prizes.
Linked programs: Spring Pitch Competition
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Monmouth University
# Monmouth Expands Efforts to Help Entrepreneurs from Underserved Communities Source: https://www.roi-nj.com/2023/03/16/education/monmouth-expands-efforts-to-help-entrepreneurs-from-underserved-communities/ — captured 2026-06-23. $640,000 federal earmark for entrepreneurship inc…
Linked programs: Underserved Communities Incubator & Accelerator
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University of Rochester
Single capture of UR Ventures website documenting tech transfer metrics (124 disclosures, 40 patents, $2.3M licensing income, 29 agreements), process, and resources (TDF, SBIR/STTR, I-Corps, Excell Partners, NextCorps).
Linked programs: UR Ventures
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St. John's University
Three captures: VIC main page (services, team, Startup Incubator, BootCamp, Christmas BPC), Innovation & Entrepreneurship ecosystem overview (all programs, clubs, competitions, facilities), and VIC IP/Tech Transfer page (disclosure process, Technology Transfer Manager).
Linked programs: Venture & Innovation Center · St. John's University Startup Incubator Program
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Three sources: Venture Creations overview page (services, metrics), September 2024 graduation article (4 startups, $500M total raised), and November 2025 BiRed Imaging article (confirming RIT Venture Fund investment).
Linked programs: RIT Venture Creations Incubator
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
VentureLink official page plus supporting news articles. Documents incubator as "largest in NJ," coworking/wet lab space, 50+ companies, weekly programming, mentorship, and role as hub for minority entrepreneur programs (Brick City, EIR).
Linked programs: VentureLink @ NJIT
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University of Connecticut
Official Werth Institute homepage describing mission, signature programs (Werth Innovators, NetWerx), by-the-numbers metrics, and ecosystem role.
Linked programs: Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation · Werth Innovators Program
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Yale University
Official Yale Ventures homepage for Yale's 2022 innovation and commercialization platform including tech transfer and accelerator funds.
Linked programs: Yale Ventures · Yale Office of Cooperative Research
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Yeshiva University
Two captures: (1) official 2025 Innovation Challenge program page with schedule, prizes, and eligibility; (2) YU News article on the record-breaking 2025 competition with named winners, statistics, and quotes.
Linked programs: YU Innovation Challenge · YU Innovation Lab
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Yeshiva University
Innovation Lab official page. Documents the hub as a collaborative environment for Israeli startups to grow U.S. market potential while engaging YU students. Describes the Innovation Challenge as its flagship student program. Director: Natasha Srulowitz.
Linked programs: YU Innovation Lab · YU Innovation Challenge
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Ithaca College
# Rev: Ithaca Startup Works Partnership
Linked programs: Ithaca College Startup Idea Demo Day / Business Pitch Demo Day
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Colgate University
News article about the 2026 TIA Summer Accelerator redesign. Now exclusively for TIA Incubator ventures. May 11-Aug 7. Hybrid: 4-day on-campus intensive + remote summer. Structured mentorship continuum.
Linked programs: TIA Summer Accelerator
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Three captured pages from the official ACPHS website: the CBET main page (umbrella center), the AMPS incubator program page, and the AMPS launch news article announcing $625,000 in NYSTAR support and tenant participants.
Linked programs: AMPS — Accelerating Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Albany Law School
Official Albany Law page describing the Community Economic Development (CED) Clinic, a legal clinic that serves startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and grassroots groups.
Linked programs: Albany Law School Community Economic Development Clinic
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Albany Law School
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship pathway page at Albany Law, describing the school's positioning in the Capital Region entrepreneurial ecosystem, including partnerships, competitions, Accelerate518 linkage, and the $1 million Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund.
Linked programs: Albany Law School Innovation Intensive
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Albany Medical College
Innovate518 regional entrepreneurship ecosystem profile for Albany Medical College, describing OTR's role as a commercialization and entrepreneurship support hub continuing the legacy of the earlier BACC structure.
Linked programs: Albany Medical College Office of Translational Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer
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Albany Medical College
Official Albany Medical College page describing the Office of Translational Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer (OTR), its commercialization support services, entrepreneurial programs, and regional partnerships.
Linked programs: Albany Medical College Office of Translational Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer · ACPHS BioInnovation Bootcamp
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Alfred University
# Alfred University CACT and Research Commercialization Infrastructure
Linked programs: AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition
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Bard College
Official Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability page describing the MBA in Sustainability, its Entrepreneurship focus area, and the curricular requirement for students to develop and pitch two entrepreneurial ventures.
Linked programs: Bard Disrupt to Sustain Pitch Competition
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Barnard College
Official Athena Center page describing the Athena Incubator, a cohort-based incubator for Barnard and Columbia student entrepreneurs. Captured June 22, 2026.
Linked programs: Barnard Athena Incubator
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Columbia University
Official homepage of the William V. Campbell Center for Entrepreneurship at Columbia. States $5.8B raised by Columbia founder companies in past 12 months, $200K+ awarded annually through Startup Columbia Competition, 3K+ Columbia startups created in last decade. Prominently feat…
Linked programs: Columbia Startup Lab · Startup Columbia Venture Competition
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Canisius University
Official program page covering co-curricular entrepreneurship opportunities. Documents CEO chapter, MyLinkFace student-run venture, internship program, High School Business Challenge, and post-graduate outcomes.
Linked programs: Canisius Enactus
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Canisius University
Official program page for the Western New York Prosperity Fellowship, funded by the Prentice Family Foundation. Provides up to $25,000 in scholarship and internship support per academic year for full-time graduate students and senior undergraduates with entrepreneurial drive.
Linked programs: Canisius WNY Prosperity Fellowship
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Cornell University
Official CTL homepage and FY25 Technology Commercialization Report. CTL is Cornell's technology transfer office serving Ithaca, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell Tech, and AgriTech. Manages IP, licensing, and startup formation.
Linked programs: Center for Technology Licensing
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Clarkson University
Official I-Corps program page. NSF-affiliated program run by the Shipley Center. Lean Launchpad/customer discovery methodology. Three cohorts in 2026 (spring, summer water research, fall). Virtual via
Linked programs: The Cube (Clarkson Ignite)
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Clarkson University
Official landing page for Clarkson Ignite, the premier student innovation hub. Describes Makerspace, Student Entrepreneurship (Cube incubator, NCRBPC), Ignite Project Expo & RAPS, and Ignite scholarships.
Linked programs: The Cube (Clarkson Ignite) · North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
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Clarkson University
Official Ignite student entrepreneurship page. Documents the Cube incubator, North Country Regional Business Plan Competition, funding opportunities, and North Country Launch Day.
Linked programs: The Cube (Clarkson Ignite) · North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
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Colgate University
Overview page for E&I student programs. Describes TIA Incubator (up to $5K seed grants, Sept-April, mentorship), Idea Squad, TIA Summer Accelerator, and Harvard Business School Online certificate partnerships.
Linked programs: TIA Incubator · TIA Summer Accelerator
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Columbia University
Official Columbia Build Lab program page at CBS Lang Center. MVP incubator connecting CBS student-founders with Columbia engineering talent. No equity taken. Engineers get academic credit.
Linked programs: Columbia Build Lab
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Hofstra University
Official page for IIE community programs supporting Long Island small businesses. Details EAC 10-Week Program (60-hour intensive), ASCEND (MWBE certification assistance), QuickBooks Training, AI for Business Growth workshops, Digital Marketing Bootcamps. Partnerships with Nevall…
Linked programs: Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Cornell University
Official Runway page and supporting articles. Runway is a 12-24 month deep-tech incubator for recent PhDs, based at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute. Package valued at $175K year 1 + $150K year 2. Takes equity via SAFE ($175K at $3M cap, $150K at $4.7M cap).
Linked programs: Cornell Tech Runway Startup Postdoc Program
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Cornell University
Cornell Tech's Startup Studio is the required capstone curriculum where master's students develop and pitch startups. The Startup Awards provide $100K investment + co-working space + mentorship to ~4 winning teams annually. 11 teams compete. Led by Josh Hartmann. Since 2012.
Linked programs: Cornell Tech Startup Studio & Startup Awards
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Cornell University
Official eLab program page and supporting news articles. eLab is a credit-bearing student accelerator established in 2008. Fall teams narrowed to ~15 in spring. Top teams receive $5K investment. 17th cohort in 2025. Program director Greg Ray.
Linked programs: eLab Student Accelerator
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Columbia University
Official Entrepreneurial Greenhouse Program page at CBS Lang Center. A highly selective, application-based, accelerator-type course. Over two decades, 300+ companies completed the program. Alumni market value in excess of $10B.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurial Greenhouse Program
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Cornell University
Official Entrepreneurship at Cornell (EaC) homepage. Umbrella program coordinating Cornell's entrepreneurship ecosystem. Links to eLab, events, student startups, Kessler Fellows, and the broader ecosystem.
Linked programs: eLab Student Accelerator
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Fordham University
Official Fordham Foundry page describing the Fordham Angel Fund (FAF), making equity investments of up to $25,000 exclusively for active student and alumni founders. Offers capital, VC process experience, and constructive feedback. Managed by a board of VCs/angel investors on th…
Linked programs: Fordham Foundry Early-Stage Venture Program
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Fordham University
Official homepage of the Fordham Foundry, Fordham University's Hub for Innovation + Entrepreneurship. Serves students, alumni, faculty, and community members. Offers mentorship, competitions (bi-annual business plan/pitch competitions providing equity-free funding), community ga…
Linked programs: Fordham Foundry · Fordham Foundry Early-Stage Venture Program
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Canisius University
Comprehensive institutional history page documenting the development of the entrepreneurship program from 1982 (first MBA-level course) through the present. Covers founding of the Entrepreneurship Center (1990), Congressional grant ($150K), launch of the major (1998), Ji-Hee Kim…
Linked programs: Canisius WNY Prosperity Fellowship
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Iona University
Official homepage of the Hynes Institute, Iona's university-wide entrepreneurship hub. Founded 2017 with $15M gift. 3,800 sq ft coworking space in Spellman Hall. Hosts Iona Innovation Challenge ($20K total prizes), GaelVentures incubator space, and mentoring programs. USASBE 202…
Linked programs: Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation · Iona Innovation Challenge
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Hofstra University
Official page for the ideaHUb, a 4,811-square-foot NYS Certified Business Incubator in Guthart Hall. Includes makerspace (3D printers, laser cutter, drone, etc.), co-working, event space. Offers mentorship, professional reimbursements, internships, legal office hours, coaching,…
Linked programs: ideaHUb Incubator
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Clarkson University
Official page for Ignite Presidential Fellows and Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs full-tuition scholarships. YIEs are students who develop and grow impactful business ventures. References Fathead Feeder (Lily Clonan) and prior NCRBPC win.
Linked programs: North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
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The New School
# Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative Sources The New School centers/institutes page for the Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative. University-wide graduate fellowship providing mentorship, training, and venture support for socially engaged entrepreneurs. Includes Venture Lab and gr…
Linked programs: Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative
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Hofstra University
Official IIE homepage. University-wide institute fostering entrepreneurship through boot camps, workshops, and mentor sessions. Home to Scott Skodnek BDC (State EAC). Core enterprises include Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge and Unispan Records student-run record label.…
Linked programs: Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship · ideaHUb Incubator
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Iona University
Official page for the Iona Innovation Challenge, Iona's annual pitch competition. Spring 2026 is the 9th edition. Prize breakdown: $10K 1st, $5K 2nd, $3K 3rd, $1K Fan Favorite, $1K Superlative Awards ($20K total). Documents 2025 winners (SipSation, Strendex, Bracelet Buddy), par…
Linked programs: Iona Innovation Challenge
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Ithaca College
Official Ithaca College School of Business page for the Entrepreneurs' Organization student club. Club provides mentoring, networking, and educational opportunities. Meets Tuesdays at 12:10. Faculty advisor is Brad Treat. Named executive board with president, VP roles.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurs' Organization
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Ithaca College
Official 2025-2026 Ithaca College catalog entry for the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minor, an 18-credit program in the School of Business. Course list includes Hidden Entrepreneurs, Startup Tactics, Entrepreneurial Innovation, Ideas into Action, and elective options.
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minor
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Ithaca College
Multiple official IC events pages and news coverage documenting the Startup Idea Demo Day / Startup Business Pitch Demo Day, including 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 events. The competition is organized by the School of Business and hosted at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works. Prizes are no…
Linked programs: Ithaca College Startup Idea Demo Day / Business Pitch Demo Day
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Columbia University
Official Lang Fund program page at Columbia Business School. Established in 1996 with $1M gift from Eugene M. Lang. The Lang Fund is an early-stage equity investment fund for CBS students and alumni.
Linked programs: Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurial Initiative Fund
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Hofstra University
Official page for the Lion's Den Shark Tank-style pitch competition. $900 total prize pool ($400/$300/$200). 2-minute elevator pitches, top 10 finalists. Fall 2025 event held November 19 in ideaHUb. Open to all current Hofstra students. Judges include Entrepreneur-in-Residence,…
Linked programs: Lion's Den Pitch Competition
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Long Island University
Official LIU Brooklyn School of Business page describing the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Center provides incubator space, programs, resources, and networking to connect LIU community with NYC startup ecosystem. Part of Brooklyn's Tech Triangle positioning.
Linked programs: Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Long Island University
Multiple sources documenting the T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute at LIU Post. PRNewswire announcement (2017) details $5M Sanford gift, 3,935 sq ft Phase I, planned Phase II expansion, Sanford Scholars Program, and LIU-iQ Consulting. LIU Headlines artic…
Linked programs: T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute
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Marist University
# Marist University Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Sources Supporting evidence for Marist's broader entrepreneurship ecosystem. Includes: Marist entrepreneurship program page (current) — concentration within Business Administration B.S. NYS Cloud Computing and Analytics Center — CCA…
Linked programs: Marist Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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The New School
# Narwhal Tank Sources The New School events page for the Narwhal Tank Impact Ventures Showcase held during Parsons Festival. 2025 event listing confirms recurring annual event. Showcases impact-driven student and alumni ventures across The New School ecosystem. Prizes, mentorsh…
Linked programs: Narwhal Tank Impact Ventures Showcase
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SUNY Upstate Medical University
This 2026 New York State announcement describes an active expansion of SUNY Upstate's CNY Biotech Accelerator, its startup focus, infrastructure, commercialization programs, economic activity, and connection to Upstate Biotech Ventures.
Linked programs: Central New York Biotech Accelerator · Upstate Biotech Ventures
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New York Institute of Technology
# NYIT Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Sources NYIT Center for Entrepreneurial Studies page (School of Management) with co-curricular programming, pitch competitions, summer incubator, and student club support. Academic program pages confirm B.S. in Entrepreneurship/Innovatio…
Linked programs: Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
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New York Institute of Technology
# NYIT ETIC Sources NYIT ETIC page and partner listing. 8,000 sq ft state-certified incubator on Old Westbury campus. Facilities include cybersecurity, bioengineering, energy, nanofabrication, and rapid prototyping labs. 8 named tenant partners. Director: Dr. Michael Nizich. NAS…
Linked programs: Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
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New York University
# NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Sources NYU Stern Berkley Center page for the Entrepreneurs Challenge. $225K+ total prize pool (3 tracks x $75K). KISS agreement structure. 25+ years running. Open to all NYU students, alumni, faculty, staff. 94% of 2022-23 winners raised additional…
Linked programs: NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge
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New York University
# NYU Innovation Venture Fund Sources NYU Entrepreneurial Institute page for the Innovation Venture Fund. $20M evergreen seed-stage fund ($100K-$250K checks). Founded 2010. Exclusively for NYU-affiliated founders. Managing Director: Frank Rimalovski. Portfolio of 20+ active comp…
Linked programs: NYU Innovation Venture Fund
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New York University
# NYU Summer Launchpad Sources NYU Entrepreneurial Institute page for the Summer Launchpad. 9-week summer accelerator, $15K non-dilutive grant per team. 14th year in 2026. Record 242 applications for 10 spots. >$90K total value per team including mentorship, legal, cloud credits…
Linked programs: NYU Summer Launchpad
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New York University
# NYU Tandon Future Labs + Ecosystem Sources NYU Tandon Future Labs network page and program pages. Multi-lab incubator network (Data, Urban, Veterans, Game Design, AI NexusLab) with no equity taken. Public-private partnerships with NYCEDC. Additional sources cover TOV tech tran…
Linked programs: NYU Tandon Future Labs
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Pace University
# Pace Academic & Ecosystem Sources Pace University academic catalog page for Management, Entrepreneurship BBA (Lubin School of Business). Undergraduate program routing students into PES resources. Program contact: Margaret Hanson (mhanson@pace.edu). Catalog updated for 2025-202…
Linked programs: Pace Entrepreneurship Studio
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Pace University
# Pace Entrepreneurship Studio Sources Pace University Lubin School of Business page for the Pace Entrepreneurship Studio (PES). Central entrepreneurship hub launched October 2022, housed in Lubin School, in partnership with AnD Ventures. Provides workspace, mentorship, workshop…
Linked programs: Pace Entrepreneurship Studio
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Pace University
# Pace Pitch Contest Sources Seidenberg School of CS and IS news blog posts about the Pace Pitch Contest. Annual elevator-pitch competition ($1,000/$500/$250 prizes). Last clearly documented around 2018. Past winners include AngelEats, Sylvian Hyde, iCards. Current status uncert…
Linked programs: Pace Pitch Contest
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The New School
# Parsons Entrepreneurial Lab (ELab) Sources The New School centers/institutes page and ecosystem page documenting the Parsons Entrepreneurial Lab. Design-led research lab and incubator founded 2014 in the School of Design Strategies. Cohort-based incubator/accelerator program f…
Linked programs: Parsons Entrepreneurial Lab
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Fordham University
Official Fordham Foundry page for the annual Pitch Challenge. Documents winners from 2023-2026, eligibility (Fordham students and alumni), FAQ about pitch format (3-5 min + Q&A), application timeline (January close, March semi-finals, April finals), and mandatory coaching sessio…
Linked programs: Fordham Foundry Pitch Challenge
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Clarkson University
Official Reh School of Business innovation page describing the Reh Center for Entrepreneurship, First-Year Business Experience, Clarkson Ignite, and Shipley Center. Key source for the $50K+ annual funding figure.
Linked programs: Reh School First-Year Business Experience · The Cube (Clarkson Ignite)
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Clarkson University
Official Shipley Center page. Describes services and role as entrepreneurial support hub. Established by Charles R. and Lucia Shipley. Provides business formation, customer development, ignition grants, incubator spaces, investor connections, prototyping, patent filing, and work…
Linked programs: The Cube (Clarkson Ignite) · North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
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Canisius University
Institutional feature article profiling Canisius entrepreneurship program through alum startup stories. Covers Susie Cuke's Pickles (Michael Gzyl '11), Ambitious Enterprises (Alex and William Severyn '13), EOC network and dues structure, CEO club and competitions, and entreprene…
Linked programs: Canisius WNY Prosperity Fellowship
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State University of New York
# SUNY New Paltz Entrepreneurship Program
Linked programs: SUNY CxO Program
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Pace University
# The Front Yard Sources Pace University Lubin School of Business page for The Front Yard, a structured venture-building program within PES. Functions as an accelerator track with Startup in Residence applications, speaker series, advisory board, and named partners (FounderWay,…
Linked programs: The Front Yard
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The New School
# The New School Entrepreneurship Academic Sources Supporting evidence for The New School's curricular entrepreneurship offerings and physical infrastructure. Includes Creative Entrepreneurship minor page (Parsons, 18-credit undergrad) and Parsons Making Center page (30,000+ sq…
Linked programs: Parsons Entrepreneurial Lab
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Colgate University
Official Thought Into Action program page. Describes TIA Incubator (year-long, Sept-April, up to $5K seed grants), TIA Summer Accelerator ($7,500 grant), Idea Squad, PE courses, Campus Venture Initiative, and TIA Entrepreneur Showcase.
Linked programs: TIA Incubator · TIA Summer Accelerator
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Pratt Institute
Pratt News article (June 8, 2026) profiling three alumni ventures that emerged from the Design Entrepreneurship Minor. Confirms the minor is contemporary, relevant, and producing startup outcomes.
Linked programs: Design Entrepreneurship Minor
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Stevens Institute of Technology
# Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 Source: https://www.stevens.edu/news/innovation-expo-2026-one-day-four-years-in-the-making — captured 2026-06-23. 11th annual competition, part of Innovation Expo. $10K/$5K/$2.5K prizes. 2026 winner: TheraV (soft robotic exoglove for st…
Linked programs: Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition
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University of Richmond
Innovation Studio homepage. Central hub for design thinking, creative problem-solving, and innovation at University of Richmond. Led by Director Andrew Ilnicki. Walk-in advising M-F 9am-4pm. Offers weekly workshops: Intro to Design Thinking, LEGO Serious Play, Values to Ventures…
Linked programs: Innovation Studio
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William & Mary
William & Mary Entrepreneurship Hub homepage. Central nexus for entrepreneurial activity at W&M, located at Tribe Square (249 Richmond Road). Led by Graham Henshaw, Assistant Provost for Entrepreneurship. Fall 2025 stats: 33 distinct majors, 577 unique students, 38% action-orien…
Linked programs: W&M Entrepreneurship Hub
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Texas Christian University
URL: https://neeley.tcu.edu/news/posts/create-winners-2026.php Captured: 2026-07-01 Published: May 27, 2026 Eight student ventures pitched at CREATE's 2026 final event. EzCoder and AirBoot each received $14,000; AirBoot also earned $2,000 Judges' Choice ($16,000 total).
Linked programs: CREATE Accelerator · Shaddock Seed Fund
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Ohio State University
# Ohio State launches Summer Catalyst to help student startups grow Article May 27, 2026. New 2026 program: 167 students, 86 ventures, 3.5-day bootcamp + summer resources. Up to $2K funding. Third Coast Foundry San Francisco connection.
Linked programs: Summer Catalyst
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University of Houston
Official Innov8 Hub Innovator to Founder accelerator page and Startup Pitch Day news (May 26, 2026).
Linked programs: Innov8 Hub
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Saint Joseph's University
Instagram post from @saintjosephs (May 25, 2026) congratulating students awarded funding during the Innovation Competition. Visible text confirms "$2,500 in cash awards + a spot at the…" (truncated).
Linked programs: SJU Innovation Competition
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Fordham University
Fordham Now article (May 19, 2026) announcing the Early-Stage Venture Program, funded by $1M endowment from Mario Gabelli. First investment: $30,000 in Wide Eye (caffeinated popcorn by first-year student John Russak). Plans for ~$60,000 annual investment capacity. Details evolut…
Linked programs: Fordham Foundry Early-Stage Venture Program
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Morgan State University
Social Enterprise Pitch Competition organized by the Howard University & PNC Mid-South Regional Center for Entrepreneurship at Morgan State University. Culminating event for the Ready, Set, Launch bootcamp (5-day/5-week virtual program). $5,000 prize pool. Participants pitch non…
Linked programs: Ready, Set, Launch: Social Enterprise Pitch Competition
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Long Island University
Official LIU Headlines announcement of the AI² Center (Artificial Intelligence & Academic Innovation Center), launched May 2026. Led by Mohammed Cherkaoui, PhD, SVP for Research and AI.
Linked programs: AI² Center (Artificial Intelligence & Academic Innovation Center)
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Seton Hall University
# Pirates LaunchPad Summer Accelerator Source: https://www.shu.edu/business/news/entrepreneurs-apply-for-pirates-launchpad-today.html — captured 2026-06-23. 7th annual 8-week summer accelerator (May 29–July 24, 2026). Up to $2,000 non-dilutive seed funding per venture. 6 teams a…
Linked programs: Pirates LaunchPad Summer Accelerator
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Columbia University
News article announcing 2026 Startup Columbia winners. Collaboration between Campbell Center, Columbia Engineering, SIPA, and Columbia Journalism. Prizes sponsored by DSI and HGB Foundation.
Linked programs: Startup Columbia Venture Competition
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Purdue University
Four teams of Purdue student entrepreneurs won a combined $50,000 at the finals of the 2026 New Venture Challenge, held at the Purdue Innovates Startup and Technology Expo (April 22–24, 2026). echoSURE took First Place and Crowd Favorite ($22,500); VitaWave Tech placed Second ($…
Linked programs: Purdue New Venture Challenge · Purdue Innovates Incubator
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Johns Hopkins University
# HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge 26th annual business plan and pitch competition (April 24, 2026). 275+ students, 75+ teams, $40K+ prizes. Four categories: General Ventures I & II, Medical Technology & Life Sciences I & II. Hosted by Center for Leadership Education. Add…
Linked programs: HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge
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Colgate University
Detailed article about the 2026 TIA Entrepreneur Showcase (April 11, 2026). Documents pitch competition finalists, $10K top prize to PLNT (Porter Comstock '26), audience choice awards ($5,500 total), Iggy game ($10K to 30 ventures), and $227K+ cumulative prize total.
Linked programs: TIA Entrepreneur Showcase · TIA Incubator
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University of Notre Dame
The 2026 McCloskey New Venture Competition (26th annual) closed at Notre Dame's DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on April 24, 2026. Five finalists competed for $100K+ in prizes. RETRN Bioworks won the $50,000 Grand Prize (plus the Wray-O'Brien Innovation Prize and Most Innovativ…
Linked programs: McCloskey New Venture Competition · IDEA Center
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Temple University
Temple Now article (Apr 22, 2026) covering 28th annual BYOBB held Apr 15, 2026. Largest in-person audience since COVID. Documents winners: SourceFill (UG), Phyll (Upper/Grand Prize), Mor (People's Choice). $100K+ prizes, $10K per track winner, $40K grand prize.
Linked programs: Be Your Own Boss Bowl (BYOBB) · Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI)
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Purdue University
BoilerLaunch 2026 — the Midwest's largest student-run startup pitch competition, hosted by The Anvil at Purdue — was held April 11–12, 2026 in Chicago. PipeLine (Purdue) won first place, Foreko (University of Arkansas) second, and Bridgit (Purdue) third.
Linked programs: Boiler Launch · Anvil
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Fordham University
Fordham Now article detailing the 10th Foundry Pitch Challenge (April 9, 2026). $22,500 awarded across General, Social Impact, and Jesuit Schools tracks. 48 teams presented, 8 advanced to finals. Documents specific winners, prize amounts, and founder stories. Reveals cumulative…
Linked programs: Fordham Foundry Pitch Challenge
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Ohio State University
# ShowOHI/O 2026 Ohio State's tech entrepreneurship showcase and pitch competition. Hosted by OHI/O student org. April 16, 2026. Top 5 teams receive pitch coaching, compete for $1K best pitch prize. Also features tabling showcase component.
Linked programs: ShowOHI/O
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North Carolina State University
The VenturePack Challenge is NC State's largest startup competition, offering significant cash prizes and mentorship for student and faculty ventures. Operated under the I&E umbrella, it serves as the flagship pitch competition attracting ventures from across all NC State discip…
Linked programs: VenturePack Challenge · Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Hofstra University
Official page for the Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge, sponsored by Evermore Games LLC. 2026 prizes: $15K 1st, $6K 2nd, $4K 3rd plus mentoring sessions with Mike Seiman. Documents 2026 winners (Corely, Switchstix, Rounds), application schedule (March 2-27, 2026), competition da…
Linked programs: Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge
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Duke University
URL: https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/startup-support/duke-startup-showcase/ https://entrepreneurship.duke.edu/story/dukes-biggest-night-entrepreneurship/ (2026 results) Captured: 2026-06-27 Flagship pitch competition. Over $110,000 in non-dilutive prizes. 2026 event (April 9,…
Linked programs: Duke Startup Showcase
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George Mason University
Annual pitch competition by Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Open to all Mason students and recent alumni (5 years post-graduation). 2026: $60,000 total prize pool across 4 tracks (Innovative Ideas, Social Impact, Future Founders, Early-Stage Ventures). Presented by 22n…
Linked programs: Patriot Pitch Competition · Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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East Carolina University
Source: https://business.ecu.edu/news/2026/04/09/entrepreneurship-fund-investment-alumni/ Captured: 2026-04-09 Pirate Entrepreneurship Fund (PEF) Key details: Launched in 2022 by a group of ECU supporters Goal: Help entrepreneurs succeed and be innovative Invested roughly $3 mil…
Linked programs: Pirate Entrepreneurship Fund
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
RPI News press release (April 7, 2026) announcing the inaugural Ajit Prabhu '98 Catalyst Fund Apex Awards — $75K total across three categories — administered by the Severino Center. Names winners, prize amounts, and venture descriptions.
Linked programs: Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship
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Clarkson University
News article documenting the 14th Annual North Country Regional Business Plan Competition (March 27, 2026). Organized by Clarkson Ignite. 70+ students, 26 ideas, 5 tracks.
Linked programs: North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
# ACPHS LSIB and Capital Region Biotech Hub Ecosystem
Linked programs: AMPS — Accelerating Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
# FDUPitch 2026 Source: https://www.fdu.edu/news/students-compete-in-fdupitch-2026/ — captured 2026-06-23. FDU's annual business idea competition. 2026 winner Easan Ali ($1,000 prize, Umbrella Rental Services), advances to UPitchNJ at Rowan University. Second- and third-place wi…
Linked programs: FDUPitch
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Monmouth University
# HawkTank 2026 Source: https://outlook.monmouth.edu/2026/04/hawktank-2026-showcases-student-innovation/ — captured 2026-06-23. Annual campus-wide pitch competition. 2026 featured 7 finalists (A Grain, LearnAI, Pedro's Pastelería, DeedDrive, Pop-u-list, OriginPay, Striper Log).…
Linked programs: HawkTank Business Pitch Competition
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Biannual pitch competition hosted by da Vinci Center, sponsored by Capital One. Open to VCU students, alumni, and local entrepreneurs. Cash prizes. Complimentary Tom Tom Festival tickets for awardees. Held at Shift Retail Lab.
Linked programs: da Vinci Center Demo Day · da Vinci Center for Innovation
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Alfred University
Two captured Alfred University news articles: a March 2026 pre-event piece describing the annual AHA! competition and its role in student entrepreneurship, and an April 2026 post-event article reporting Alfred team ReGrow as the winner.
Linked programs: AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition
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Seton Hall University
# Pirates Pitch 2026 — $16K Awarded to Student Startups Source: https://www.shu.edu/business/news/seton-hall-students-win-16k-at-pirates-pitch-2026.html — captured 2026-06-23. 16th annual Pirates Pitch results. Winners: Emerald Editor (AI video, $8K+$500), PURE (fragrances, $4.5…
Linked programs: Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Pirates Pitch Startup Competition
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Rutgers University
Rutgers VIP website. Documents 12-week Venture Investor Program, VC partners (a16z, Kleiner Perkins, Norwest, Base10, First Round, J&J Ventures, etc.), and club activities. Spring 2026 cohort applications due Feb 6, 2026.
Linked programs: Rutgers Venture Capital Club / Venture Investor Program (VIP)
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Gies College of Business news article announcing UIUC's first student-led venture capital fund, Orange & Blue Ventures.
Linked programs: Orange & Blue Ventures
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Small business accelerator at VCU School of Business. Free training academies, Business Launchpad Certification, seed funding awards, pitch competitions. $1.225M GO Virginia grant (2026) for statewide expansion. Serves under-resourced entrepreneurs across 4 VA regions.
Linked programs: Small Business Opportunity Center
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North Carolina A&T State University
Source: https://www.ncat.edu/news/2026/02/aggie-innovation-lab.php Captured: 2026-02-06 Aggie Innovation Lab Key details: Pilot program launched February 2026 Partnership between CEE&I and Launch Greensboro (Greensboro Chamber of Commerce) Connects student talent with real busin…
Linked programs: Aggie Innovation Lab
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University of Richmond
Techstars Startup Weekend hosted at University of Richmond's Robins School of Business. Open to the public. Held February 20-22, 2026. 54-hour weekend event where participants form teams around startup ideas, build prototypes, validate with customers, and pitch to judges. Part o…
Linked programs: Innovation Studio · Spider Ventures
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Canisius University
News article announcing $400,000 grant from The Bryant Foundation and Prentice Family Foundation to expand the WNY Prosperity Fellowship for the 2026-27 cohort. Current cohort: 22 fellows. Program provides up to $25,000 per student in scholarship support and paid internships.
Linked programs: Canisius WNY Prosperity Fellowship
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Temple University
Temple Now article (Dec 2, 2025) on first annual Ideas & Impact Challenge culminating Nov 14, 2025. Combines former Innovative Idea Competition and Changemaker Challenge. Winners listed for both innovative idea and social impact tracks.
Linked programs: Ideas & Impact Challenge · Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI)
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Texas A&M University
Provost office news on the inaugural Texas A&M Entrepreneurship Summit (November 11, 2025), hosted by McFerrin Center and Office of the Provost.
Linked programs: Texas A&M Entrepreneurship Summit · McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship
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West Chester University
Cottrell Center programs page listing Entrepreneur in Residence (since 2010, annual, Bronwyn Martin 2025-2026), Business Idea Challenge (annual, Meridian Bank sponsor), Social Innovation Challenge ($5,000 pool, Nov 7, 2025), Global Entrepreneurship Week, CEO entrepreneurship clu…
Linked programs: Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center · West Chester Business Idea Challenge
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Velocity Startups — new early-stage accelerator announced November 2025. Houses at The Biltmore in Tech Square. Bridges CREATE-X Launch graduates to later-stage accelerators (ATDC, Engage, Fusen). Subsidiary of Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures (GATV). Operates in partnership…
Linked programs: Velocity Startups
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Monmouth University
# Alex Kalina '25 Wins UPitchNJ 2025 Source: https://www.monmouth.edu/news/alex-kalina-25-wins-first-place-in-nj-pitch-competition/ — captured 2026-06-23. Monmouth startup LINK (clinical trial matching platform) won 10th annual UPitchNJ statewide competition at Rutgers Universit…
Linked programs: HawkTank Business Pitch Competition
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Blended learning program for underrepresented VCU students and community members. Four modules, synchronous/asynchronous. Pop-up retail at Shift Retail Lab. Design Thinking module required for all VCU engineering freshmen.
Linked programs: da Vinci Center for Innovation
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Syracuse University
Single capture from Syracuse University News covering the center's launch (Sep 2025), creator economy minor announcement (Apr 2026), and physical space opening (spring 2026).
Linked programs: Center for the Creator Economy
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University of Houston
Official UH Energy news on 4th annual Chevron Energy Innovation Competition finals (September 19, 2025) and 2026 schedule.
Linked programs: Chevron Energy Innovation Competition
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Morgan State University
Morgan State graduate engineering team (AgroVision) accepted into NSF I-Corps Summer 2026 cohort. Received $50,000 award. The team developed a modular hydroponic system with AI-powered disease detection and AR/VR training. Previously won $100,000 at Capital One/DSU Innovation Ve…
Linked programs: NSF I-Corps at Morgan State University
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Southern Methodist University
D CEO Magazine coverage of the inaugural Spears LAUNCH Demo Day on August 21, 2025 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
Linked programs: Spears LAUNCH Accelerator · Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
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State University of New York
This two-page formal guideline defines the 2025 relationship among S4 participation, Demo Day, SUNY IP licensing, and TAF Catalyst Investments.
Linked programs: SUNY Startup Summer School · SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund
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Barnard College
Official Athena Center page for the 2025 Barnard Startup Summit, an annual training and pitch event co-hosted with BEnet. Captured June 22, 2026.
Linked programs: Barnard Startup Summit
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Texas A&M University
Provost office news announcing the McFerrin Center's move from Mays Business School to the Office of the Provost as a university-wide entrepreneurship engine (June 2025).
Linked programs: McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Klaus Startup Challenge — named for alumnus Christopher W. Klaus (ISS, sold to IBM for $1.6B). Annual GT College of Computing student startup competition. 5th annual (2025): 200+ students, $750K in funding from Fusen. Klaus pledged $150K for five winning teams. 87 teams started,…
Linked programs: Klaus Startup Challenge
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New York Institute of Technology
# NYIT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy Sources NYIT news release (May 16, 2025) announcing the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy with $5M Venture Fund. Includes NESTS course, Startup Tech Central (maker space, opened Oct 2025), Technology Entrepreneurship minor. Lo…
Linked programs: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy + NYIT Venture Fund
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Marist University
# Marist Young Entrepreneurs Club Profile Marist University News profile (April 22, 2025) of Tyler Mecca '27, founder and president of the Marist Young Entrepreneurs (MYE) club. Club founded Fall 2024, bi-weekly meetings, membership grew 250%+ in first year. Hosted Innovation Ch…
Linked programs: Marist Young Entrepreneurs
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
RPI News press release (February 19, 2025) announcing The Bridge, a tough-tech business accelerator in downtown Troy, developed in partnership with Rensselaer County. RPI President Schmidt's priority project modeled on MIT's The Engine.
Linked programs: The Bridge Accelerator
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High Point University
URL: https://www.highpoint.edu/entrepreneurship/ Captured: 2026-06-27 Homepage for the David S. Congdon School of Entrepreneurship. Launched 2025 following an 8-figure gift from David S. Congdon. North Carolina's first private school of entrepreneurship and one of only two schoo…
Linked programs: David S. Congdon School of Entrepreneurship
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Adelphi University
Two related captures from the official Adelphi website: the Innovation Center main program page and a 2025 university news article profiling the center's new leadership and vision.
Linked programs: Adelphi Innovation Center
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Adelphi University
Official Adelphi University page describing the annual Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Business Plan Competition, a Shark Tank-style campus-wide pitch competition.
Linked programs: Adelphi Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Business Plan Competition
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Texas Tech University
January 2025 Texas Tech Now announcement and Innovation Hub I-Corps program page. Texas Tech becomes NSF I-Corps Hub West partner with $225,000 award; regional program twice yearly with pathway to $50,000 National I-Corps award.
Linked programs: NSF I-Corps at Texas Tech · Innovation Hub at Research Park
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Wake Forest University
**Source:** https://news.wfu.edu/2024/12/10/wfu-receives-30m-to-advance-entrepreneurship-education/ **Notes:** Transformational anonymous gift to expand Center for Entrepreneurship.
Linked programs: Center for Entrepreneurship
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Rochester Institute of Technology
RIT News article (November 11, 2024) announcing the creation of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, consolidating Simone Center, CUE, Venture Creations, and IPMO under Johan Klarin.
Linked programs: Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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State University of New York
# SUNY Suffolk Entrepreneurial Assistance Center Award
Linked programs: SUNY Startup Summer School
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University of Maryland, College Park
# Dingman Launchpad 11-week after-school program for high-school students hosted at UMD. Mentors receive $2,000 stipend. Launched 2024-2025 academic year. Weekly coaching sessions Feb-April.
Linked programs: Dingman Launchpad
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SUNY Upstate Medical University
This July 16, 2024 partner release records the launch and capital structure of Upstate Biotech Ventures, a seed fund managed by Excell Partners for Upstate-affiliated startups and small businesses.
Linked programs: Upstate Biotech Ventures · Central New York Biotech Accelerator
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Two captured ACPHS news articles: one announcing the 2024 BioInnovation Bootcamp pitch night with $25,000 in prizes, and one profiling winner Hilario Castillo and his patented two-needle syringe.
Linked programs: ACPHS BioInnovation Bootcamp
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Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU's first formal Startup Accelerator for faculty-IP ventures, launched March 2024. Coaching, EIR support, business strategy, funding application assistance. Culminates in spring pitch event with cash prizes. Spring and fall cohorts.
Linked programs: VCU Startup Accelerator
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West Chester University
i2n article (Jan 29, 2024) on 12th Annual Business Idea Competition. $11,500 prize pool, four tracks (undergrad, grad/alumni, Chester County startups, Chester County high school). Grand prize $2,500, track prizes $1,500/$750. Partners: Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic, Greater West C…
Linked programs: West Chester Business Idea Challenge · Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center
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Clarkson University
Article documenting completion of the Upstate Founders program run by the Shipley Center for Innovation. Included online CET courses, Mastermind peer groups, and partnerships with 30+ organizations. Also references Clarkson Ignite student experiential opportunities.
Linked programs: Reh School First-Year Business Experience
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Columbia University
Official Startup Columbia competition page. Series of campus-wide startup competitions offering non-dilutive cash prizes. Multiple tracks: Open ($25K/$15K/$10K), Technology ($25K/$15K/$10K + $10K Engineering for Humanity), Media ($15K/$10K/$5K + fellowships + up to $100K potenti…
Linked programs: Startup Columbia Venture Competition
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State University of New York
This 2023 Stony Brook University news item describes S4 eligibility and support from a campus-facing perspective.
Linked programs: SUNY Startup Summer School · SUNY Startup Summer School Instructional Webinars
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
RPI News article (April 20, 2023) documenting the spring 2023 Change the World Challenge winners and their advancement to the NY Business Plan Competition. Funded by Sean O'Sullivan '85 with up to $10,000 in prizes.
Linked programs: Change the World Challenge
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Marist University
# Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition Sources Marist University "Around Campus" page (Spring 2023) and cross-referenced materials documenting the annual Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition hosted by Marist. The 11th annual competition was held March 31, 2023.…
Linked programs: Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition
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Howard University
# GrowHU Accelerator Program Growth-focused accelerator in partnership with Fiserv and humble ventures. 10-week virtual cohort. Open to Howard and HBCU-affiliated entrepreneurs. Requirements: $10K MRR or ~$1M lifetime sales. Demo Day at conclusion.
Linked programs: GrowHU Accelerator
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Wake Forest University
ESG@Wake Student Pitch Competition spearheaded by the School of Business and supported by campus partners. Open to undergraduate and graduate students in all Wake Forest academic programs. $70,000 total for cash prizes and implementation funding ($5K first, $2.5K second, $1K thi…
Linked programs: ESG@Wake Student Pitch Competition · Center for Entrepreneurship
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Bard College
Two captured Bard MBA blog posts: the 2022 Disrupt to Sustain competition winners (stormwater/coffee-grounds venture) and the 2024 competition winners (net-zero financing concept).
Linked programs: Bard Disrupt to Sustain Pitch Competition
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
Two ROI-NJ articles: (1) Oct 2021 — NJIT Venture Fund launch ($500K, $75K checks, equity-based, sector-agnostic). (2) May 2025 — NJII Venture Studio launch (10 companies in 5 years, up to $1M per venture, ribbon-cutting with Gov. Murphy, SIC designation).
Linked programs: NJIT Venture Fund · NJII Venture Studio
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University of Texas at Dallas
UT Dallas news and PRNewswire coverage of $5M Blackstone Charitable Foundation grant expanding LaunchPad to 10 UT System campuses with UT Dallas as statewide administrator.
Linked programs: Blackstone LaunchPad
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Temple University
Technical.ly article (July 31, 2019) on launch of IEI's 1810 Accelerator. Details 8-10 week cohort program at 1810 Liacouras Walk, free membership-based resources open to all Temple affiliates, first cohort of 15 startups, no direct funding or equity.
Linked programs: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI) · 1810 Accelerator
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Pratt Institute
Pratt News article (May 9, 2019) documenting the Ignition Lab crash course and its culminating pitch competition. Details the program structure, participants, judges, and 2019 winners.
Linked programs: Pratt Ignition Lab
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Albany Law School
Two captured pages: the main Innovation Intensive program page and the 2019 launch announcement detailing the partnership between Albany Law, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, and the Research Foundation for SUNY.
Linked programs: Albany Law School Innovation Intensive
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Canisius University
News article documenting Canisius Enactus placing fifth at the Enactus US National Exposition (top 16 of 1,300 teams). Describes SEED loan program (up to $20,000 cash collateral with Women's Business Center and Evans Bank), YES youth program, and Sew REDI refugee initiative.
Linked programs: Canisius Enactus
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Marist University
# Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship — Fulton Technology CrossRoad Westfair Communications article (May 3, 2016) detailing Marist's plans for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at 51 Fulton Street. $1.5M Empire State Development grant, $15.8M project, 25,000…
Linked programs: Marist Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Temple University
Technical.ly article (Feb 2, 2015) on Blackstone LaunchPad at Temple opening after soft-launch year. Documents 11 ventures created in soft-launch, 7 revenue-generating. Part of $3M Blackstone grant. Also mentions Temple Ventures ($100K fund with Ben Franklin).
Linked programs: Blackstone LaunchPad at Temple
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Southern Methodist University
SMU news archive on the Cox MBA Venture Fund reaching $3 million, run by MBA students through the Venture Capital Practicum.
Linked programs: MBA Venture Fund
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Columbia University
Official CSL program page. Describes 5,100 sq. ft. co-working space in SoHo (69 Charlton St). 71 alumni entrepreneurs per year cohort. $325/mo first year, $425/mo second year, $695/mo non-Columbia. Since 2014. Workshops, mentors-in-residence, networking. Open to alumni within ~1…
Linked programs: Columbia Startup Lab
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