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Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Also known as: Hynes Institute, Iona Hynes Institute

Iona University · New Rochelle, NY

The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is Iona University's central entrepreneurship hub, established in 2017 with a $15M gift from James '69, '01H and Anne Marie Hynes. Located in a 3,800 sq ft state-of-the-art coworking space in Spellman Hall on Iona's New Rochelle campus. Won the USASBE 2025 Model Program Award (Small Institution category). The Institute is treated as a distinct school alongside LaPenta School of Business, School of Arts & Science, and NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences.

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  • Indirect support only
  • Currently active
  • Verified by research

Key numbers

Funding range

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Equity

Unknown

Application

Rolling

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-04-10

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Verification Gaps

  • GaelVentures current cohort size and company outcomes
  • Total number of ventures supported since founding
  • Startup outcome metrics (capital raised, exits)

Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Offerings

  • Iona Innovation Challenge: Annual pitch competition, $20K total prizes ($10K top), since 2018
  • GaelVentures: Community incubator space for student ventures
  • Entrepreneur-In-Residence Team: 3 EIRs providing guidance and resources
  • Hynes Startup Coaching Program: 6-month program for launched ventures, 6 participants/cohort
  • Community Mentor Network: Alumni, industry leaders, and investors supporting students
  • Coworking Space: Drop-in collaborative workspace in Spellman Hall
  • Academic Programs: BS Entrepreneurial Leadership, BBA Entrepreneurship, minor, graduate certificates
  • CEO Conference: Student club participation in annual Global Conference with documented prizes
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