Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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The Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) is Hofstra University's umbrella entrepreneurship organization, housed in the Leo A. Guthart Hall for Innovation and Discovery. It coordinates all entrepreneurship resources across campus including the ideaHUb incubator, Venture Challenge, Lion's Den pitch competition, Scott Skodnek Business Development Center, community initiatives (EAC, ASCEND), and the student-run Unispan Records label. Executive Director: Dr. Richard N. Hayes.
Also known as: IIE, Hofstra IIE
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-22); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
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Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-04-10
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Program details
Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Offerings
- ideaHUb Incubator: NYS Certified Business Incubator with makerspace and co-working
- Competitions: Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge ($25K total prizes), Lion's Den ($900)
- Community Programs: EAC 10-Week Program, ASCEND MWBE certification, QuickBooks and AI workshops
- Academic Support: Partners with Zarb School of Business entrepreneurship major and DeMatteis School innovation concentration
- Student Programs: Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Capital One-funded student ventures, student-run record label
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- 2026-06-22-hofstra-iie-home
- 2026-06-22-hofstra-community-initiatives
- Hofstra University Startup Intelligence Report
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News articles and official sources documenting Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Hofstra University.
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Hofstra University
Community Initiatives Page
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 Nevalliance, Viscardi Center, AARP, BBIP, local Chambers of Commerce, and Social Innovation Summit with SUNY Old Westbury/Nassau CC.
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Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Homepage
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Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Homepage
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. Three program areas: ideaHUb incubator, Community Initiatives (EAC, ASCEND, MWBE), and Faculty & Students programs.
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