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Andrews Launch Accelerator
Also known as: ALA, Andrews Launch Accelerator
North Carolina State University · Raleigh, North Carolina
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Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-27
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Andrews Launch Accelerator
A 12-week summer accelerator for NC State founders, created through a $1,000,000 donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews (NC State Acceleration Fund). Hosted by the Entrepreneurship Clinic.
Key Details
- Duration: 12 weeks (May 15 — August 18)
- Funding: $5K-$10K per team (non-dilutive)
- Companies served: 41 companies
- Capital raised: $42.7M by ALA companies
- Revenue generated: $15.2M by ALA companies
- Structure: Tuesday morning module sessions + Monday kickoff; Demo Day with Triangle investors
- Support: Non-dilutive cash, assigned EIR coach, weekly modules, network introductions
- Eligibility: Current NC State student (undergrad or grad) or recent graduate (≤5 years); at least one founder must be in Raleigh for in-person sessions
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Andrews Launch Accelerator
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.
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Entrepreneurship Clinic
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 support.
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