Programming

Entrepreneurship Education Empowers Everyone

At Drexel University, the Close School of Entrepreneurship offers co-curricular programs that enhance the academic journey of aspiring entrepreneurs. Through funding opportunities and competitions, students apply classroom lessons in real-world scenarios — managing product development, pitching to potential investors and leading teams to achieve their goals.

Funding, Events and Competitions

Entrepreneurship Co-op

Open to all Drexel undergrads, the Entrepreneurship Co-Op lets students launch a business for Co-Op credit. In partnership with SCDC, participants receive a $19,000 scholarship to build their venture while gaining real-world experience.

Future Fest

Drexel’s annual celebration of innovation hosted by the Close School of Entrepreneurship, featuring pitch competitions, a startup expo, hackathon and networking events that showcase student ventures and award over $10K in prizes.

Impact Innovation Hub

Receive six months of guided instruction through the Impact Entrepreneur’s Bootcamp, plus flex space in the Baiada Incubator, targeted mentorship and seed funding to help grow their ventures.

Proving Ground

A vendor expo where Drexel student entrepreneurs receive free tables to showcase their ventures, sell products, gather feedback and connect with the community.

Startup Fest

The Close School’s annual flagship event, featuring pitch competitions, workshops, a vendor expo, networking and funding opportunities that empower students to launch and grow their ventures.

Entrepreneurship Co-op

Impact Innovation Hub

Pitch Competitions

Proving Ground

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Melissa Tevere

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