Official Program PagePrimary Official

Laurence A. Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship

Drexel University

Observed 2026-06-24

Documenting Drexel University

Original article

Drexel University logo

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.

Read on Drexel University

Related in UndergradVC

Source Summary

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.

Related Institution and Programs