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Albert J. Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Also known as: Simone Center
Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY
RIT's central student entrepreneurship hub providing coaching, facilities, team building, design consultancy (Studio 930), and competition coordination (RIT Business Model Competition, NYS Business Plan Competition, NSF National Deaf Innovation Challenge). Serves as the primary student-facing pipeline into Venture Creations incubator. Part of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$0 – $0
In Kind, Fellowship
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2025-03-27
High confidence
Application and Timing
Innovation Fellows tied to academic terms. Competitions follow annual cycles. Rolling coaching available.
Participants
RIT students across all colleges. Innovation Fellows program selected by application.
Funding and Equity
No direct funding from the Simone Center. Connects students to Venture Creations, competition prizes, and external capital. Innovation Fellows receive stipends (amounts not publicly specified). No equity taken.
Recent Activity
- March 2025: Spotlight Creators (student startup, social media for artists) featured.
- January 2025: RBJ feature on OEI consolidation.
- May 2024: Taichi Bubble Tea alumni feature (Tian Tian, Zining Chen, 2019 entrepreneurship graduates).
- April 2024: Global student startup feature.
Known Startups or Winners
- Spotlight Creators (2025) — social media platform for artists.
- Taichi Bubble Tea (alumni, founded by 2019 entrepreneurship grads Tian Tian and Zining Chen) — national footprint.
Verification Gaps
- Innovation Fellow stipend amounts and specific venture outcomes.
- RIT Business Model Competition prize levels.
- Current enrollment and participation numbers.
Albert J. Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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