Entrepreneurship & Innovation News and Updates

Macdonald Chirara ’25, founder of Everlasting Technology, competed in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge.

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.