Entrepreneurship & Innovation Blog

Ventures from this year’s TIA Incubator shined at the TIA Entrepreneur Showcase.

The 2024 TIA Summer Accelerator, an eight-week program connecting experienced entrepreneurs to Colgate-community startups, propelled four ventures focused on sustainability, the media, and event promotion.

E&I director Carolyn Strobel-Larsen provides a look back at key accomplishments from this past year.

We’re looking for individuals with entrepreneurial experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting students.

Perform With Ruby, developed through Colgate University's Entrepreneurship programs, creates a powdered drink mix to alleviate menstrual symptoms in female athletes, supported by a $1,500 grant that enhanced product development, partnerships, and company restructuring.

E&I has partnered with Career Services to offer an Entrepreneurship Essentials Summer Microcredential through HBS Online.

Colgate’s new Campus Venture Initiative certifications allow for-profit ventures as well as ventures with non-monetary activities to operate on-campus.

Avery Trufelman, host of the fashion podcast Articles of Interest, led a roundtable discussion about podcasting.

Computer science faculty member Noah Apthorpe and two students participated in an NSF Regional I-Corps program, supported by funding and mentorship from E&I.

Creative Endeavors is an eight-week arts and business seminar open to Colgate students and community members.