Helping founders find community and connections
Have you started a company? Do you have customers and traction? Be a part of an amazing program that will help you grow your venture—and grow as a leader. Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs is year-long intensive program designed for current Duke students who are committed to launching and growing their ventures. It is a not-for-credit program; if selected, you will be expected to balance your coursework and other activities with participation in the program.
The purpose of the Accelerator is to give NC State founders the opportunity to jumpstart their entrepreneurial journey. We provide founders with the funding, resources, and guidance to grow their company. During our 12-week summer program, NC State startup founders get to work on their concepts and build their companies. The program is composed of modules that steer companies in the right direction.
Learn more →You'll learn from prominent guest speakers including founders and leaders from many of the country’s most innovative companies, while co-programming activities will connect you with representatives from startups and established firms headquartered in the Bay Area. Together with lectures, case studies, and simulations, these experiences will give you an in-depth understanding of how new enterprises are formed, inspiring you as you work with teammates to create and pitch your own venture.
Learn more →Assistance navigating the Forsyth County entrepreneurial ecosystem, while also finding resources that best serve your business, opportunities to earn funds, classes and meetings with a success coach.
Learn more →Through small, project-based grants, NC IDEA MICRO awards $10K in funding to startups actively moving their companies forward by validating assumptions and developing a business model. We have found that funding, paired with mentorship and guidance, early in a company’s lifecycle, can make a significant impact on future success.
Learn more →Offers early stage companies the critical funding they need to scale faster. Our $50K grants are awarded to innovative startups with a proven concept — even if they are not yet profitable. The funds, along with mentorship and guidance, push companies forward and reduce risk associated with growing startups.
Learn more →The Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) created the PackStart Program to assist NC State faculty and research teams in creating and launching a new venture. Managed by the New Ventures group, this program is available to all newly created startup companies that license university intellectual property.
Learn more →Award-nominated, 12-week hybrid program designed to support and propel early-stage fintech and insurtech startups to success. Our program connects participating startups with strategic corporate partners, funding, and industry connections, creating a dynamic ecosystem that fosters growth and innovation.
Learn more →The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SIE) Lab at UNC School of Social Work supports students and faculty in exploring, designing, and implementing new ways of addressing complex social problems. Among its activities, SIE Lab has helped Master of Social Work students launch social venture startups.
Learn more →Got a startup idea — and ready to make it a reality? The Duke I&E Startup Sprint is your chance to gain critical tools, expert guidance, and a powerful community to help you launch your venture with confidence.
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