Program objectives The Baiada Institute Incubator Competition is designed to help Drexel student and recent graduate entrepreneurs develop their for-profit or non-profit ideas, receive feedback and mentoring, and compete for cash prizes. It also provides significant opportunities for developing your network, learning how to present your business and developing your public speaking skills. Rules and deadline All […]
Join us as we celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Week with a special edition of the Proving Ground Pop Up featuring student businesses founded by women. Sample food created by food entrepreneurs, purchase unique work handcrafted by jewelers, artists, and fashion designers, and hear about interesting and innovative ideas developed by social and environmental impactors, and much, […]
How does early-stage venture capital differ from “traditional,” later-stage investing? Learn with Justin Stevens as he explains the differences and how to get the best from both worlds.
Join us on October 23rd for a special celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week!
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, […]
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 […]
Are you ready to put your innovation skills to the test? We are inviting ambitious teams of three or more to participate in an intensive competition designed to simulate high-stakes, real-world scenarios. This Hack-a-thon style event challenges you to create a startup framework and present your idea all within the same day! During this challenge, […]
We invite you to conclude your Future Fest day by joining us for the official Future Fest Reception. This concluding session is designed to provide a sophisticated yet relaxed environment where participants can engage in meaningful, one-on-one dialogue with our distinguished panel of judges, Close School faculty, and prominent local investors. Beyond the formal recognition […]
