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Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Also known as: PGCEI, P-G CE&I

Bucknell University · Lewisburg, PA

Bucknell's cross-college Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, founded in 2024 via a founding gift from the Perricelli and Gegnas families. Serves all three Bucknell colleges (Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Freeman College of Management). Provides seed funding grants, Campus Shop retail space, alumni mentor matching, BizPitch competition, makerspaces, Nifty Idea Fund (up to $500), and workshops (media training, storytelling). Director: Erin Jablonski. Location: Taylor Hall, Second Floor.

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Quick fit check

  • Offers direct funding
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Verified by research

Key numbers

Funding range

—

Equity

None

Application

Ongoing

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-06-24

High confidence

Application and Timing

Ongoing rolling applications for seed funding via Google Form.

Participants

Open to all Bucknell students, faculty, and staff across all three colleges.

Funding and Equity

Provides seed funding grants for entrepreneurial/innovative projects. Nifty Idea Fund: up to $500 for independent student projects. No equity taken. Specific grant amounts not publicly specified.

Recent Activity

  • 2024: Center launched via anonymous founding gift (later identified as Perricelli family).
  • 2024-2026: Active programming, BizPitch competition, Campus Shop operational.

Known Startups or Winners

Verification Gaps

  • Seed funding grant amounts not publicly specified.
  • Total annual grant pool not disclosed.
Additional research notesShow

Evidence

  • PGCEI official page.[1]
  • Research report.[2]