Rothman Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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Fairleigh Dickinson University, Silberman College of Business. Serves Florham (Madison) and Metropolitan (Teaneck) campuses.

Central entrepreneurship hub at FDU, founded in 1989 — the first university facility in New Jersey dedicated to entrepreneurial education. Nationally ranked (SUCCESS magazine Top 50 Entrepreneurial Schools, only NJ institution). Supports, promotes, and researches entrepreneurship with a special focus on family and veteran businesses. Houses the Family Business Forum, Veterans Launching Ventures (VLV) certificate program, and FDUPitch business idea competition. Offers BS in Entrepreneurship, graduate and undergraduate majors, post-MBA certificate, and undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial and Business Management Studies.

• Academic degrees and certificates in entrepreneurship
• Veterans Launching Ventures (VLV) — no-cost business training for veterans, active military, and family members
• Family Business Forum — workshops, succession planning, NJ Family Business of the Year Award
• Business idea competitions (FDUPitch)
• Mentorship and networking

No direct funding from Rothman Institute. FDUPitch provides cash prizes. VLV is no-cost to participants, sponsored by TD Foundation and Wells Fargo.

Rolling engagement. Academic programs follow semester schedule. VLV offers self-paced modules and live workshops. Family Business Forum holds monthly breakfast meetings.

FDU students all levels, veterans/active military/family members (VLV), business community (Family Business Forum).

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