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Entrepreneurship Clinic

NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic, embedded within the Raleigh Founded Warehouse location in downtown Raleigh is the closest you’ll get to the entrepreneurship scene while still being in an official NC State space.

What is the Entrepreneurship Clinic?

Inspired by the hospital teaching model applied to entrepreneurship, the Clinic integrates research, teaching, and real-world experience. We provide students with the opportunity to work alongside the best startups and corporations while earning credit. Students get real-life experience and companies get to work with top interdisciplinary talent at NC State. Learn more about our classes here.

Furthermore, the Entrepreneurship Clinic hosts the Andrews Launch Accelerator, a startup accelerator program for recent NC State Graduates. Learn more here.

350+

Clinicians that have participated in projects for company partners.

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$850,000+

Of estimated economic output.

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100+

Projects that have been completed by our clinicians.

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What is the Entrepreneurship Clinic?

Inspired by the hospital teaching model applied to entrepreneurship, the Clinic integrates research, teaching, and real-world experience.

In the classroom, we provide students with the opportunity to work alongside the best startups and corporations while earning credit.

Beyond the classroom, we provide students with support for their entrepreneurial goals through our accelerator, our mentorship programs, and an incubator we host.

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Who do we work with?

Students

Students from all colleges at NC State get valuable experience by working with real companies on some of their most cutting edge projects. During your time at the Clinic, students work on 4-8 week sprints with real companies. These sprints will develop core entrepreneurial skills like opportunity analysis (410), all the way to more specific skills like marketing, product innovation and research, and more (418/419).

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Companies

Companies have constant challenges to solve and not enough time to do so. Both startups and established companies come to the Clinic to get insights from bright student talent.

Students will dedicate time to learn how to navigate obstacles for the company and serve as independent work to overcome barriers in..

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#20 Worldwide Entrepreneurship Clinic!

Ranked as the 20th best Entrepreneurship Clinic globally, showcasing excellence in fostering innovation and guiding aspiring entrepreneurs. A testament to its commitment to cultivating a dynamic and impactful entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic, embedded within the Raleigh Founded Warehouse location in downtown Raleigh is the closest you’ll get to the entrepreneurship scene while still being in an official NC State space.

The Clinic Space

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic creates value for the entrepreneurship ecosystem through experiential learning. Part of fulfilling this goal comes in the form of classes hosted in the Clinic.

Clinic Classes (Projects)

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic creates value for the entrepreneurship ecosystem through experiential learning. Part of fulfilling this goal comes in the form of classes hosted in the Clinic.

Clinic Membership

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic creates value for the entrepreneurship ecosystem through experiential learning. Part of fulfilling this goal comes in the form of classes hosted in the Clinic.

Mentors Program

The mentorship program pairs our best mentors with our best students, enabling community members to share the knowledge and experiences with students that are trying to grow personally and professionally.

“The students who interact with the Clinic learn to get out of the classroom and experience entrepreneurship.”

Learn about Andrews Launch Accelerator

The NC State Acceleration Fund, supported by a $1 million donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews, provides equity-free seed capital to startups completing the Andrews Launch Accelerator. The accelerator aims to jumpstart NC State founders’ entrepreneurial journeys by offering funding, resources, and guidance for company growth.

Accelerator

The NC State Acceleration Fund, supported by a $1 million donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews, provides equity-free seed capital to startups completing the Andrews Launch Accelerator.

Accelerator Application

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic creates value for the entrepreneurship ecosystem through experiential learning. Part of fulfilling this goal comes in the form of classes hosted in the Clinic.

Launch Sessions

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic creates value for the entrepreneurship ecosystem through experiential learning. Part of fulfilling this goal comes in the form of classes hosted in the Clinic.

Accelerator FAQs

The Andrews Launch Accelerator is a program designed to support and propel entrepreneurial ventures initiated by NC State University students.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The clinic provides a range of support services, including business consulting, market research, strategic planning, and other resources aimed at helping entrepreneurs develop and grow their ventures.

The clinic provides a range of support services, including business consulting, market research, strategic planning, and other resources aimed at helping entrepreneurs develop and grow their ventures.

The clinic provides a range of support services, including business consulting, market research, strategic planning, and other resources aimed at helping entrepreneurs develop and grow their ventures.

The clinic provides a range of support services, including business consulting, market research, strategic planning, and other resources aimed at helping entrepreneurs develop and grow their ventures.

The clinic provides a range of support services, including business consulting, market research, strategic planning, and other resources aimed at helping entrepreneurs develop and grow their ventures.

More Questions? Get in contact today.

We’re always looking for new chances to connect with interested students, companies, mentors, advisors, and anybody else who feels they may be able to provide more value to the Entrepreneurship Clinic. Feel free to reach out to the Clinic’s program manager, Josh Guter (jsguter@ncsu.edu) to get a conversation started.