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Laurence A. Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship
Drexel University
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Drexel University
Laurence A. Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship
Official Baiada Institute page. Founded 2001 as Baiada Center, upgraded to Institute 2012. Integral part of Close School. Provides incubation space, advising/mentoring, pitch competitions, StartupTree platform, and Starter's Review blog.
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Official Baiada Institute page. Founded 2001 as Baiada Center, upgraded to Institute 2012. Integral part of Close School. Provides incubation space, advising/mentoring, pitch competitions, StartupTree platform, and Starter's Review blog.
Claims Supported
- Founded 2001, upgraded to institute status 2012.
- Named by Mel Baiada for his father Laurence.
- Pillars: Community, Coaching, Competitions, Content, Connections.
- Offers incubation space, mentoring, and multiple pitch competitions.
- StartupTree online community available to all Drexel students.
- Contact: 215.895.0300, baiada@drexel.edu.
Evidence Limits
- Incubator capacity, number of tenants, and success metrics not specified.
