entrepreneurship

Aug 3, 2015

Innovative Tech Aims to Help Smokers Kick the Habit

Entrepreneurs at NC State have developed technology to help people understand what triggers their craving for a cigarette, and use that information to cut back on smoking. 

Mar 6, 2015

Textiles Alum Plunges Into the ‘Shark Tank’

During her senior year at NC State, textiles alumna Sharon Bui set an ambitious goal for herself: earn a spot on “Shark Tank,” the ABC reality show where budding entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to famous funders. Less than three years later, she’s achieved that goal. In a March 6 episode, Bui secured funding from two sharks for Frill, a… 

Oct 24, 2014

New Survey of Triangle Entrepreneurs Shows Optimism

NC State has launched a new quarterly survey to measure the outlook of Triangle entrepreneurs – and the initial results show significant optimism for increased revenue, spending and employment well into spring 2015. 

Oct 9, 2014

Innovative Women’s Conference Oct. 24

The Jenkins MBA Student Association presents a conference for women interested in business innovation, science, technology and entrepreneurship. 

Apr 23, 2014

Get a Sneak Peek of New Products at NC State Lulu eGames Showcase

The Entrepreneurship Initiative at North Carolina State University is showcasing student entrepreneurs and the products they’ve developed as part of its eGames competition on Thursday, April 24 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the McKimmon Center on NC State’s campus. Media coverage of the event is invited. The Lulu eGames awards $40,000 in prize money to… 

Mar 10, 2014

$3 Million Gift to NC State University Seeds Rural Student Access Initiative

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today a $3 million gift that will start the “Farm to Philanthropy” program designed to expand rural students’ access to an NC State University education. The gift from Dr. Joseph K. and Deborah Kapp Gordon of Raleigh to the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will support a number of initiatives… 

Oct 17, 2013

Tethis a Finalist in Cleantech Contest

NC State startup Tethis was one of five finalists to win $20,000 in cash and services in the Southeast finals of the Cleantech Open Accelerator in Washington D.C. 

Apr 26, 2013

Get a Sneak Peek of New Products at NC State Lulu eGames Showcase

The Entrepreneurship Initiative at North Carolina State University is showcasing the student entrepreneurs and products developed as part of its eGames competition on Monday, April 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the McKimmon Center on NC State’s campus. Media coverage of the event is invited. Products developed by NC State students include facial image-analysis technology that… 

Feb 26, 2013

NC State Leads Summit on Economic Development

Leaders from across the nation in business, higher education and the public sector converged on North Carolina State University Tuesday for a critical summit to discuss how universities impact job growth and economic development. The event, “Transforming Economies: The Role of University Innovation in Economic Growth,” was hosted by NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, who said… 

Oct 29, 2012

NC State to Partner With Volvo Group

North Carolina State University will become a preferred academic talent partner of the Volvo Group, affording students experience- and career-building opportunities with the global automotive manufacturer, including co-ops, internships and mentorships. On Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 2:30 p.m., Volvo executives will hold an open house at NC State’s Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center at 850 Oval… 

May 3, 2012

NC State, SKEMA Offer Graduate Curriculum in Global Luxury Management

A new one-year, dual-degree graduate study option developed jointly by North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management and SKEMA Business School is designed to prepare the next generation of managers for the growing global luxury goods and services market. SKEMA is a French business school with a number of campuses worldwide – including in Raleigh, N.C., and… 

Nov 15, 2011

Register for Free Simulcast of Shelton Forum

Find out how to register for a free simulcast of Friday's Shelton Leadership Forum, featuring Tom Brokaw, Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst and Gallezes Inc. founder Verne Harnish. 

Oct 4, 2011

Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Names Robert Creeden Executive Director

The Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network has named Robert Creeden, founder and managing partner of Partners Innovation Fund (PIF) of Boston, as its first executive director.  Creeden brings 30 years of experience to North Carolina’s Research Triangle.  Creeden will coordinate a major effort to draw marketable innovation out of the Triangle and its universities.  He will lead… 

Jul 27, 2011

Real Research, Real Results

From eradicating bed bugs to programming bandages, research at NC State produces results with real impact. 

Jul 14, 2011

NC State Presents Awards to Help Speed Discoveries to Marketplace

A vaccine that prevents Salmonella, coatings that protect fabrics from ultraviolet (UV) rays, bandages that release medication to improve wound healing, and better bed bug bait – these four technological breakthroughs are one step closer to becoming reality. The North Carolina State University researchers behind these inventions are the first recipients of NC State’s Chancellor’s Innovation…