The 2025 Global Solutions Lab, hosted by Drexel University’s Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, brought together emerging leaders from across continents to develop entrepreneurial strategies tackling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Discover how these global collaborations are shaping a more sustainable future.

With the rise of tools like AI, no-code platforms, and cloud infrastructure, launching a product no longer requires a Fortune 500 budget or a Ph.D. in computer science. All it takes is a problem worth solving and the will to solve it. At the heart of this movement are tech-driven startups, rewriting not only the rules of business but what’s possible in our careers, incomes, and impact.

DisasterReady won big at Future Fest 2025 with their innovative survival kit and learning app, earning $2,500 for their groundbreaking approach to disaster preparedness.

Future Fest 2025 transformed Drexel's campus into a hub of innovation, empowering students and aspiring entrepreneurs to unleash their creativity and shape the future.

Drexel Engineering student Andrew DeLuca's pitch idea has blossomed into a successful startup, Raptor Defense Co., poised to revolutionize military safety technology with its innovative Landmine detection rover.

Drexel University students and alumni are leading the charge, harnessing entrepreneurship as a powerful force for social good. By tackling issues like food waste, sustainable beauty, and healthcare accessibility, these changemakers are proving that startups can make a meaningful difference in the world.

As industries continue to evolve, entrepreneurial skills and certain emerging job fields become increasingly more valuable.

Drexel's Close School and Innovara have co-developed an innovative certificate to equip MSLs with skills to transform medical practices and patient outcomes.

A new era of immersive learning is emerging with the Open Educational Extended Reality (OEXR) Library. At last week's EDUCAUSE Conference in San Antonio, Jeannine Shantz of Drexel University joined academic and industry experts to present this innovative initiative.

On November 15, Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosted its highly anticipated annual event—Startup Fest 2024. Held at the Pearlstein Learning Center, the day brought together students, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to celebrate innovation, learn from thought leaders, and showcase groundbreaking ideas. From pitch competitions to intimate workshops, Startup Fest offered a full day of valuable opportunities for students looking to launch their ventures or advance their entrepreneurial journeys.