Patricelli Center for Entrepreneurship
About the program · 1 linked sources
Wesleyan's home for leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact. Founded 2011. Runs the New Venture Awards, Patricelli Grants suite, advising, workshops, and project-based programming for students building social ventures and impact projects.
Also known as: Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Wesleyan Patricelli Center
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-23); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
Not listed
Grant Based, Non Dilutive
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
University Wide
Last activity
2026-04-01
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Application and Timing
Annual application cycles. 2026 deadlines posted. Director: Ahmed M. Badr.
Participants
Wesleyan undergraduates and some graduate students interested in social impact, nonprofits, and mission-driven startups.
Funding and Equity
Administers multiple grant programs including New Venture Awards ($36K+ total) and Patricelli Grants (conference up to $1K, follow-on up to $5K, summer up to $5K). No equity taken.
Recent Activity
- 2024, 2026: New Venture Awards winners announced
- 2026: Grants page updated with 2026 deadlines
- Continuous advising and workshop programming
Known Startups or Winners
2024 NVA winners: Mudanza Dance Project, Pyari, Nailepu Foundation. 2026 winners: Sabi (Naomi Ivie '27), HerWay Recruiting (Aviva Schnitzer '28 & Malia Apor '28).
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Full venture directory behind login
- Total grant disbursement per year not published
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
Patricelli Center official site.[1] Wesleyan news articles 2024 and 2026.[2][3]
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Patricelli Center for Entrepreneurship at Wesleyan University.
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Patricelli Center for Entrepreneurship
Wesleyan University, Patricelli Center
Wesleyan University, Patricelli Center
Patricelli Center for Entrepreneurship
Official Patricelli Center site — Wesleyan's entrepreneurship hub running New Venture Awards and grant programs.
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