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Where ideas Get Built

The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation’s programs turn entrepreneurial thinking into action. Through hands-on opportunities—like pitching to investors, joining accelerators, or leading due diligence—students test ideas, grow skills, and gain access to the people and capital that bring ventures to life.

  • Dooley's Angels

    A student-supported angel investment syndicate focused on Emory-affiliated startups in which students assist with early-stage sourcing research and due diligence as part of a structured, faculty-guided experience
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  • Entrepreneurship Summit

    An annual event that nurtures entrepreneurship through interactive workshops, Luminary Entrepreneur panels, a pitch competition, networking opportunities, and a fireside chat
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  • Emory Innovation Education Mini-Grants

    Offers non-dilutive funding ranging from $250 to $500 to deserving early-stage startups working to solve real-world problem
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  • Emory Venture Mentor Community

    A focused and organized effort to bring mentors from the Emory and Atlanta ecosystem together with aspiring founders whether they are students, alumni, faculty, or staff
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  • HackATL

    The most prominent business hackathon in the southeast, students from top universities have 48 hours to build prototypes, pitch to investors, and compete for $13K+ in prizes
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  • Nucleate Atlanta - Activator

    A launchpad for biotech innovation that brings together scientists and business students to form teams, build ventures, and pitch to top biotech leaders
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  • Pitch the Professors

    Students present startup concepts to Goizueta faculty for real-time feedback and a chance to win mentorship and membership at Atlanta Tech Village
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  • Pitch the Summit

    A pitch competition with $25,000 in cash prizes that provides Emory students with the opportunity to learn how to effectively pitch an idea for a new venture
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  • Rose Program

    Open to undergraduates from every school at Emory, this multi-semester experience is designed to turn your startup concept into a real, revenue-generating business
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  • Startup Summer

    Provides stipends for students interning with early-stage companies, offering hands-on experience without giving up summer income
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  • Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst

    A fast-paced, ten-week program focused on helping early-stage founders to rapidly take their ideas and test them with customers to discard, change and build a business model to move the startup forward
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  • Venture Atlanta Mini-Fund

    A strategic collaboration with TiE Atlanta Angels that provides ~$500,000 annually as an early-stage investment vehicle dedicated to fueling high-growth startups presenting at the region’s largest venture capital conference
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