To celebrate Startup Day, join us for an exclusive tour of the Baiada Institute, Drexel’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship! During your visit, explore our vibrant, collaborative space and meet the next generation of innovators bringing bold ideas to life. As a part of your visit, experience our “Proving Ground” expo. A pop-up style event […]
Get ready to start your college journey with confidence! Join us for two exclusive events designed to help you transition smoothly into life as a college student. During these engaging sessions, you will gain valuable insight and tips to help you achieve success during your time at Drexel. Ready. Set. College! Using AI the […]
Celebrate the start of the fall term with an evening of trivia hosted by Don Milley and the Close School. Come for a fun night of friendly competition, free pizza, and the chance to win great prizes while connecting with fellow students. RSVP Now! Questions? Email Melissa at mt3288@drexel.edu
The Judith von Seldeneck Speaker Series, presented by the LeBow College of Business, invites you to join "Pioneering Paths: Scaling for Entrepreneurial Success." This is an essential event for anyone ready to advance their venture or drive innovation within an established company. This evening features entrepreneurial leaders who have successfully navigated the challenges of building, […]
Ignite your ambition and propel your startup dreams to the next level! Startup Fest is the Close School of Entrepreneurship’s premiere annual event, a day dedicated to innovation, action and connection. Whether you’re pitching for funding, networking with industry leaders or exploring the future at the vendor expo, this is where ideas become reality. Undergraduate, […]
Spring Deadline: November 30th, 2025 Launch Your Venture with the Entrepreneurship Co-op Open to all Drexel undergraduate students, the Charles D. Close School’s Entrepreneurship Co-op offers a unique opportunity to start your own business while earning Co-op credit. Selected students will receive a $19,000 scholarship to bring their ideas to life. This highly competitive program […]
Deadline: December 5th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm Supported by the Dietrich W. Botstiber Endowed Fellowship for Inventors and Entrepreneurs, the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, and the College of Engineering, this annual competition provides senior design students with a structured environment to apply entrepreneurial principles, generate innovative ideas, and secure potential development funding. We’re […]
Trip Date: March 23rd – 25th Ready to take your entrepreneurial ambitions to the next level? Join Chuck Sacco and the Baiada Institute for an unforgettable New York City Spring Break Trip, a premier opportunity for any student enrolled in a Close School major or minor to experience one of the world’s most vibrant startup […]
If you believe that the power of business should be leveraged as a fundamental force for good, the Hult Prize Competition at Future Fest is for you! As the world’s largest impact-focused student pitch competition, it challenges the next generation of leaders to solve the planet's most pressing issues through sustainable, for-profit business models aligned […]
The Proving Ground Expo represents the heart of the Drexel entrepreneurial ecosystem, serving as a vibrant marketplace of ideas and professional ambition. For those currently building their own ventures, this is your platform to showcase your progress and gain visibility within the Philadelphia innovation community. We invite you to register for a booth and engage […]
Mastering the "Elevator Pitch" is a foundational skill for any professional, regardless of their area of expertise. At Future Fest, you can join Drexel’s renowned Fast Pitch Competition, dedicated to the art of brevity and persuasion, where you are challenged to get to the core of complex ideas in under 120 seconds. This event offers […]
Join Drexel alumna Donna Kwon for an insightful workshop on the fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law. Designed specifically for entrepreneurs, this session provides a clear roadmap for protecting your innovations and navigating the legal complexities of the startup world. Donna is an experienced IP attorney specializing in trademark and copyright law, currently serving as a […]
