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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - raleigh-nc BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mentorship Meetup DTSTART:20260909T220000Z DTEND:20260909T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002614Z UID:55154-1788976800-1788982200@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Are you an NC State student with a business idea\, curious ab out exploring mentorship at State\, or just looking to build a support net work for whatever your future career may be? The Entrepreneurship Mentorsh ip Program is just the place for you! \nIn partnership with NC State Entr epreneurship\, the eClinic hosts mentorship meetups that aim to build stu dent entrepreneurs’ networks with mentors from a wide variety of industr ies.  This is a place to bounce your ideas\, ask for help\, meet fellow s tudents and potential co-founders and pick our mentor’s brains. In addit ion\, the Mentorship Program offers a request portal for students to make asks for potential introductions with industry and entrepreneurial experts . \nMentorship Meetups are open to all students that would like to attend\ , and invites are also sent to students who have requested mentorship in t he last two semesters. \nFall ’26 mentorship meetups: \nSeptember 9th at the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, located at 1017 Main Campus Dr Sui te 1650\, Raleigh NC \nOctober 27th location TBA \nTo be on communications and attendance for both or either meetup (we recommend attending both)\, please RSVP below. \nTo learn more about the Mentorship Program\, please v isit the program page here LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002614Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/mentorship-meetup-8/2026-09-09 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20260910T150000Z DTEND:20260910T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55392-1789038000-1789041600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20260910T213000Z DTEND:20260910T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55031-1789061400-1789066800@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55393-1789642800-1789646400@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Entrepalooza 2026 DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182559Z UID:50051-1789664400-1789671600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:festival,tech DESCRIPTION:Experience innovation and entrepreneurship at Entrepalooza — NC State’s annual festival for all things entrepreneurship! Free entry\ , food\, alumni businesses\, student pitch competition and much more await s you at Entrepalooza. \nPlease use this page to RSVP! To grab a free tick et for the event\, click on the “Going” button at the bottom of this p age. Feel free to stroll up to the festival and join us day-of if you have n’t RSVP’d yet. \nVENDORS – Apply here \nVOLUNTEERS – Sign up here \nWant to win $500? Minute to Pitch It Applications here! \nEntrepalooza is back for 2026! \nView full details from the last Entrepalooza in 2024 on the main event page here\, and RSVP below! \nEvent Highlights\n\nEntrep reneurship Showcase | Experience entrepreneurship at NC State through in teractive demos\, activities\, and conversations hosted by student/alumni- lead ventures and partners.\nMinute to Pitch It Competition | Hear pitches from 10 NC State student entrepreneurs in the Minute to Pitch It competit ion\; students have one minute to convince either the audience or the judg es that their idea is worthy of the cash prize audience choice or judges ’ choice awards totaling $2\,000! Cash prizes provided by the NC State U niversity Foundation.\nFree Food | Exploring entrepreneurship at NC State can make a wolf hungry! We’re offering free Chick-fil-A\, Two Roosters i ce cream and ice cold bottled water to keep the wolf pack fed and cooled o ff while having fun!\nGiveaways | Don’t leave empty-handed! We’ll be g iving out NC State Entrepreneurship giveaways all evening\, and many vendo rs are giving away swag\, food\, or selling great stuff! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182559Z LOCATION:Stafford Commons\, Talley Student Union\, 2610 Cates Ave\, Raleig h\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/entrepalooza-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20260924T150000Z DTEND:20260924T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55394-1790247600-1790251200@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20260924T213000Z DTEND:20260924T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55032-1790271000-1790276400@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20261001T150000Z DTEND:20261001T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55395-1790852400-1790856000@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-10-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20261001T213000Z DTEND:20261001T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55033-1790875800-1790881200@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-10-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20261008T150000Z DTEND:20261008T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55396-1791457200-1791460800@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-10-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20261008T213000Z DTEND:20261008T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55034-1791480600-1791486000@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-10-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20261015T150000Z DTEND:20261015T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55397-1792062000-1792065600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-10-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alumni and Student Meetup - New York City DTSTART:20261020T010000Z DTEND:20261020T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002329Z UID:55338-1792432800-1792440000@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:NC State Entrepreneurship is taking a group of 14 student entr epreneurs to New York City to visit local alumni business owners and found ers to learn about entrepreneurship in and around NYC. On Monday\, Oct. 19 \, 2026\, NC State Entrepreneurship invites all NC State alumni near NYC t o meet these enthusiastic future business leaders and learn their inspirat ional journeys across various industries. \nThis reception is hosted and m ade possible by Larry Spera\, Wolfpack class of ’82! \nHors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. This meetup will be at the River Club NYC\, lo cated at 447 E 52nd St\, New York\, NY 10022 \nPlease RSVP here to attend. Dress code is business casual or formal wear. Collared shirt or appropria te dress top\, dress pants or business dress only. No shorts\, no t shirts \, no jeans\, and no sneakers allowed. If you have questions\, please emai l Kenneth at kpproseu@ncsu.edu LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002329Z URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/alumni-and-student-meetup-new- york-city/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20261022T150000Z DTEND:20261022T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55398-1792666800-1792670400@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-10-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20261022T213000Z DTEND:20261022T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55036-1792690200-1792695600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-10-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mentorship Meetup DTSTART:20261027T220000Z DTEND:20261027T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002614Z UID:55158-1793124000-1793129400@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Are you an NC State student with a business idea\, curious ab out exploring mentorship at State\, or just looking to build a support net work for whatever your future career may be? The Entrepreneurship Mentorsh ip Program is just the place for you! \nIn partnership with NC State Entr epreneurship\, the eClinic hosts mentorship meetups that aim to build stu dent entrepreneurs’ networks with mentors from a wide variety of industr ies.  This is a place to bounce your ideas\, ask for help\, meet fellow s tudents and potential co-founders and pick our mentor’s brains. In addit ion\, the Mentorship Program offers a request portal for students to make asks for potential introductions with industry and entrepreneurial experts . \nMentorship Meetups are open to all students that would like to attend\ , and invites are also sent to students who have requested mentorship in t he last two semesters. \nFall ’26 mentorship meetups: \nSeptember 9th at the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, located at 1017 Main Campus Dr Sui te 1650\, Raleigh NC \nOctober 27th location TBA \nTo be on communications and attendance for both or either meetup (we recommend attending both)\, please RSVP below. \nTo learn more about the Mentorship Program\, please v isit the program page here LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002614Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/mentorship-meetup-8/2026-10-27 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20261029T150000Z DTEND:20261029T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55399-1793271600-1793275200@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-10-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20261029T213000Z DTEND:20261029T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55037-1793295000-1793300400@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-10-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20261105T160000Z DTEND:20261105T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55400-1793876400-1793880000@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-11-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LaunchPad: New Venture Incubator DTSTART:20261106T223000Z DTEND:20261107T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55038-1793986200-1793991600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship has developed an incu bator program to support early-stage startups! During the incubator\, stud ents will work on furthering their concepts through a variety of fundament al practices like doing customer discovery\, exploring business modeling a nd thinking through commercialization strategy. This friendly\, low-stakes and informal cohort is the perfect place to bounce ideas off one another as well as hold one another accountable for tangible next steps for your n ew venture. \nThe incubator occurs over a semester\, with entrepreneurs jo ining on a drop-in basis. NC State student entrepreneurs are also eligible for micro funding. Funding can range from roughly $200 to $800 per studen t (up to $1\,000 per team)\, depending on your venture and it’s needs. \ nSessions will alternate between guest speakers and collaborative grind se ssions. Guest speakers will be community and alumni founders covering pain points of the startup process\, while grind sessions will feature collabo rative work as you and your fellow founders take a moment to creatively wo rk through your biggest hurdles. Think of it like a mini hack-a-thon all f or your own personal growth! \nThroughout the incubator period\, participa nts will also be connected to mentorship and other forms of support. Every other week’s session will kick off with founder updates including what ’s working\, road blocks\, and goals for the week. \nFor more informatio n about Launchpad and to apply\, please visit the Launchpad web page here. \nFall 2026 LaunchPad dates: \n\nAug 27 – Intro\, expectations and sett ing goals\nSept 3 – Speaker\nSept 10 – Collaborative Grind Session\nSe pt 24 – Speaker\nOct 1 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 8 – Speake r\nOct 22 – Collaborative Grind Session\nOct 29 – Speaker\nNov 6 – C ollaborative Grind Session LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/launchpad-fall-25/2026-11-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wolf Den Pitch Competition 2026 DTSTART:20261111T223000Z DTEND:20261112T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040016Z UID:55001-1794418200-1794423600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The Annual pitch competition at NC State returns! \nJoin innov ators from NC State and beyond for this Shark Tank-inspired event giving s tudents the opportunity to pitch their business concept for live judges an d a live audience. Hear five bold ideas and watch as these students face t he wolves’ questions and vie for “investment” dollars. Who will walk away with capital to build their ventures? Who will go home empty-handed? We will also be awarding an Audience Choice Award\, so make sure you come to cheer for your favorite team! \nWolf Den will be located in Talley Stu dent Union\, room TBA closer to the event. Parking is free at the Reynolds Coliseum deck across from Talley Student Union after 5pm. Several Wolflin e routes drop off nearby as well. \n5:30 pm | Check-in and hors d’oeuvre s\n6:00 pm | Pitch Competition\n6:55 pm | Closing Remarks and Award Presen tation\nRSVP below to attend.  \nWant to apply to be a contestant? Apply here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040016Z URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/wolf-den-pitch-competition-202 6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20261112T160000Z DTEND:20261112T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55401-1794481200-1794484800@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-11-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Steps DTSTART:20261119T160000Z DTEND:20261119T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T182052Z UID:55402-1795086000-1795089600@entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Curious about entrepreneurship? Got a business idea? Come hang with us at our weekly drop-in for those who want to build\, create and co nnect. \nThis is a low-pressure\, high-vibe space to meet other students i nterested in entrepreneurship\, hear real stories from Alexa and Jaclyn (w ho both run small businesses) and pick up practical tools you can actually use as you explore the world of entrepreneurship. No RSVP\, totally free and yes — coffee and pastries are on us! \nEach week\, we will dive into a different theme to help you build your knowledge step by step\, without the overwhelm. Expect a quick\, honest talk from us\, then an open conver sation\, Q&A and time to meet like-minded people. \nLearn more. \nWolfLine Bus Routes to the Garage \nRoute 20\, 41\, 42 and 43 all have stops locat ed near the Garage at Wilson College of Textiles or Hunt Library. \nClick here for more information on bus routes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182052Z LOCATION:Albright Entrepreneurship Garage\, 1017 Main Campus Drive\, Suite 1650\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu/event/baby-steps/2026-11-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovation and Entrepreneurship X-SOURCE-URL:https://entrepreneurship.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR