Students

Bright Ideas Spur Bold Innovation

The entrepreneurial spirit is contagious at NC State.

Our student entrepreneurs benefit from a supportive network that includes driven peers, faculty experts, invested alumni and engaged community members. Through a wide range of clubs, academic programs and events dedicated to business development and growth, you can make valuable connections and gain access to the resources necessary to get your startup venture off the ground.

Whether you’re a prospective student visiting campus for the first time or a current student with an innovative concept, let us help you find the programs, places and people to bring your ideas to life.

Entrepreneurship is Everywhere at NC State

Spaces

From the Albright Entrepreneurs Village and the Garage to the downtown Entrepreneurship Clinic, NC State students make big things happen on campus and in the community.

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Events

A packed calendar of networking opportunities and interactive events keeps entrepreneurs busy — especially at our annual Entrepalooza festival and the Venture PackChallenge startup competition.

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In the Classroom

Building an entrepreneurial-mindset at NC State is enhanced through classroom engagement. Students across all academic disciplines have the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship through NC State’s many academic programs that include majors, minors and certificates.

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Entrepreneurship Scholarships

NC State Entrepreneurship Scholarships are awarded to deserving NC State students who have outstanding achievements in or involvements with entrepreneurship activities.

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Programs for Student Entrepreneurs

Academics

Building an entrepreneurial-mindset begins in the classroom. Students across all academic disciplines have the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship through NC State’s many programs, majors and minors.

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Experiential Learning

NC State’s co-curricular programs are designed to complement the learning taking place in the classroom. A packed schedule connects students, alumni and industrious community across generations.

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Entrepreneurship Programs

Our comprehensive program combines award-winning coursework and experiential opportunities, equipping student entrepreneurs to turn ideas into action.

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A Path for Any Pursuit

Our vibrant community of entrepreneurial minds encourages ambition and nurtures innovation. Through the groups featured here — along with an ever-growing list of additional clubs — our students build relationships with like-minded peers, engaged faculty members and experienced industry mentors as they develop their own startups.

At NC State, there’s an organization for every type of entrepreneur.

Funding

The right investment might be what you need to get your venture up and running. The Andrews Launch Accelerator helps current students and recent graduates cover startup-related expenses, while the Entrepreneurship Fellowship provides a stipend for recent graduates as they continue work on a developing startup.

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Trips

Expand your worldview and discover new applications for a big idea. A select group of student entrepreneurs are invited to travel to New York or Silicon Valley to meet with visionary entrepreneurs, leading executives and successful NC State alumni at cutting-edge startups and established companies.

Due to the ongoing concern of COVID-19 and its impact on travel, all university travel is currently on hold.

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Living and Learning in the AEV

Located on Centennial Campus, the Albright Entrepreneurs Village is NC State’s living and learning community for student entrepreneurs. The Village provides sophomores and above the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship on and off campus.

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Mentorship Program

The goal of the Entrepreneurship Mentors Program is to accelerate the growth of our students through connections to a tribe of mentors that volunteer their valuable time to help our entrepreneurs succeed.

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